Traditional Names Restored to Mountain Peaks Near Wenatchee

News Date:

January 10, 2025

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The state Board of Natural Resources has voted to restore traditional names to two mountain peaks near Wenatchee. The mountains in the Glacier Peak Wilderness of Chelan County had previously been named after U.S. soldiers who participated in the Yakama War of 1858 and were involved in the White River Massacre.

The peaks, formerly known as McCall Mountain and Crook Mountain, will be renamed to more closely align with the English translation of their Indigenous names, Goat Mountain and Huckleberry Mountain. The new names were developed in consultation with the Confederated Tribes of the Colville and the Board's Committee on Geographic Names.

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Detailed information on all initial and final proposals, including maps, historical data, and supporting documentation, can be found on the Board of Natural Resources page under the meeting date. Information on the policies and procedures of the Committee can be found in the same location.

About the Washington State Committee on Geographic Names

The Committee meets at least twice annually and assists the Board of Natural Resources approve official names for Washington state geographic features. It comprises a representative of the Commissioner of Public Lands, a representative of the State Librarian, the director of the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, a representative of Washington state tribes, and three members of the public.

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A video stream of the Committee's meeting is located at this link

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