King Peak is a summit in Humboldt County, California, in the United States.[1] It is the tallest mountain of the Lost Coast.[3]
King Peak | |
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![]() ![]() King Peak Location in California | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 4,091 ft (1,247 m)[1] |
Prominence | 2,928 ft (892 m)[2] |
Coordinates | 40°09′25″N 124°07′27″W[1] |
Geography | |
Location | Humboldt County, California, U.S. |
Parent range | King Range[1] |
Topo map | USGS Honeydew |
King Peak was named for a captain of the United States Army.[4]
Going back to 1886 maps, this mountain was referred to as "King's Peak". Circa 1949 it was listed on one map as "King Peak" but later maps show "King's Peak".
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