Jacks Peak

Sat, Aug 27, 1994

With: Eric Smith
Mike Roger

 Etymology Story Photos / Slideshow Maps: 1 2 Profile
later climbed Wed, May 12, 2010

Jacks Peak (9,856 ft.)

Named by Wheeler Survey in 1878

"The name appeared on the Wheeler map of 1881. Its uncertain origin is attributed to a Placerville miner and native of Missouri, Hardin Green Jacks, or to a man who settled in Jacks Valley, near Carson. (Scott, 466.)"
- Barbara Lekisch, Tahoe Place Names
References to can also be found in these files:
    • More of Bob's Trip Reports

    For more information see these SummitPost pages: Jacks Peak

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