Yenisey Range
The Yenisey Range (Russian: Енисейский кряж) is a range of mountains in Siberia. Administratively the range is part of the Krasnoyarsk Krai of the Russian Federation. The nearest town is Severo-Yeniseysk.
| Yenisey Range | |
|---|---|
| Енисейский кряж | |
View of the Kazachinsky rapids | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Yenashimsky Polkan |
| Elevation | 1,104 m (3,622 ft) |
| Coordinates | 59°30′N 93°15′E |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 720 km (450 mi) NNW/SSE |
| Width | 200 km (120 mi) ENE/WSW |
| Geography | |
Yenisey Range Location in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia | |
| Location | Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia |
| Parent range | Central Siberian Plateau |
| Geology | |
| Orogeny | Alpine orogeny |
| Type of rock | Gneiss, schist, limestone |
The mountains have granite intrusions that are associated with gold deposits, as well as iron ore, bauxite, magnesite and talc.
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