Caledonia Mountain
Caledonia Mountain | |
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Caledonia Mountain Location in Alberta and British Columbia | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,863 m (9,393 ft) [1] |
Prominence | 913 m (2,995 ft) [2] |
Coordinates | 52°57′05″N 118°39′08″W / 52.95139°N 118.65222°WCoordinates: 52°57′05″N 118°39′08″W / 52.95139°N 118.65222°W [3] |
Geography | |
Location | Alberta / British Columbia |
Parent range | Victoria Cross Ranges |
Topo map | NTS 83D/15 |
Caledonia Mountain is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia. It is Alberta's 59th most prominent mountain. It was named in 1926 given its position overlooking the Caledonian Valley (now known as the Yellowhead Pass).[1][2][3]
See also
- List of peaks on the British Columbia-Alberta border
- Mountains of Alberta
- Mountains of British Columbia
References
- 1 2 "Caledonia Mountain". PeakFinder.com. Retrieved 2010-02-06.
- 1 2 "Caledonia Mountain". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2010-02-06.
- 1 2 "Caledonia Mountain". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 2013-07-14.
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