Mount Worthington
| Mount Worthington | |
|---|---|
  Mount Worthington Location in Alberta and British Columbia | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,915 m (9,564 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 385 m (1,263 ft) |
| Coordinates | 50°37′36″N 115°17′50″W / 50.62667°N 115.29722°WCoordinates: 50°37′36″N 115°17′50″W / 50.62667°N 115.29722°W |
| Geography | |
| Location |
Alberta British Columbia |
| Topo map | NTS 82J/11 |
Mount Worthington is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia on the Continental Divide. It was named in 1956 after Lt. Col. Don Worthington who was killed in action in 1944 during the Second World War while commanding the 7th Battalion, The British Columbia Regiment.[1][2]
See also
- List of peaks on the British Columbia-Alberta border
- Mountains of Alberta
- Mountains of British Columbia
References
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