- Elevation
- 890 m
- Tallest summit within 13.0 miles
- Mount Williwaw1,660 m · 8.1 mi
- Nearest byway
- Seward Highway0.8 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 23:40local time
- Coordinates
- 61.0173, -149.6800
Black Mesa rises to 890 m in Alaska. Mount Williwaw stands 1,660 m to the northeast, 8.1 miles off. The nearest named place is Rainbow Peak, a peak 0.5 miles away. Seward Highway passes 0.8 miles off.
- Elevation
- 890 m
Other summits around it
The highest named summits within 13.0 miles of Black Mesa. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Williwaw | NE 43° | 1,660 m | 8.1 mi |
| Temptation Peak | NNE 27° | 1,641 m | 11.6 mi |
| East Tanaina Peak | NNE 32° | 1,633 m | 9.5 mi |
| West Tanaina Peak | NNE 28° | 1,605 m | 9.3 mi |
| The Ramp | NE 42° | 1,597 m | 6.7 mi |
| Tikishla Peak | NNE 25° | 1,594 m | 9.7 mi |
| O'Malley Peak | NNE 29° | 1,570 m | 6.5 mi |
| Koktoya Peak | NE 38° | 1,569 m | 9.6 mi |
- 0.8 mi off the Seward HighwayNational
- 0.8 mi off the Alaska Railroad
- 14.5 mi off the Glenn HighwayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Beluga Point Viewpoint · 1 mi
- Potter's Marsh · 5 mi
- Bore Tide Viewpoint · 15 mi
- Westchester Lagoon Nature viewing platform · 15 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Rainbow Peak: 0.5 mi
- McHugh Peak-West: 1.5 mi
- Caballo Blanco: 1.6 mi
- McHugh Peak: 1.7 mi
- Grandview: 3.3 mi
Historic sites: 30
- Thornton Post Office: 7.0 mi
- Canyon Creek Bunkhouse: 7.0 mi
- Canyon Crek Barn: 7.0 mi
- Canyon Creek Blacksmith: 7.0 mi
- Hope Schoolhouse: 7.0 mi
Museums: 9
- Hope and Sunrise Historical Society: 7.0 mi
- Alaska Jewish Museum: 13.3 mi
- Alaska Aviation Museum: 14.9 mi
- Alaska Native Heritage Center: 14.9 mi
- Alaska Museum of Science and Nature: 15.0 mi
Attractions: 6
- Potter Historic Site: 4.6 mi
- Indian Valley Mine: 5.5 mi
- Dall Sheep: 8.4 mi
- Alaska Railroad No. 556 - Steam Locomotive: 15.3 mi
- Ceremonial Start of Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race: 15.6 mi
Waterfalls: 4
- Niagara Falls: 2.1 mi
- Virgin Creek Falls: 19.3 mi
- Heritage Falls: 19.5 mi
- South Fork Falls: 19.8 mi
Beaches: 2
- Beaver Beach: 15.5 mi
- Lyn Ary Beach: 15.7 mi
Rest areas: 2
- Turnagain Pass Rest Area Southbound: 22.3 mi
- Turnagain Pass Rest Area Northbound: 22.5 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Kern: 21.6 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 08:00 | 19:17 | 20:13 |
| June solstice | 04:23 | 22:14 | 23:40 |
| September equinox | 07:44 | 19:04 | 20:01 |
| December solstice | 10:12 | — | 15:43 |
Local time (America/Anchorage).
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