Ibex Valley, Territorial hamlet in Yukon, Canada
Ibex Valley is a territorial hamlet in Yukon situated within a mountain valley. The settlement is surrounded by several prominent peaks, including Mount Arkell and Mount Ingram to the west and Mount Sumanik to the east.
The hamlet developed over time as a settlement in this remote mountain region of Canada. The area reflects the broader history of human settlement in Yukon's interior valleys.
The hamlet's population reflects a diverse composition with European descendants representing 71 percent and Indigenous communities comprising 28 percent of local residents.
The hamlet sits roughly 16 kilometers west of Whitehorse and connects via the Alaska Highway. This location provides residents and visitors with direct access to major transportation corridors throughout the Yukon region.
The valley floor holds deposits of sand and gravel laid down by flowing water in ancient times. The side slopes display glacial moraines and other geological features shaped by past ice movement.
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