Alnus Peak
Alnus Peak is located on the Canadian provincial boundary between Alberta and British Columbia. It was named in 1921 by Arthur O. Wheeler; alnus is the Latin name of the Alder tree.[2][1] The name may refer to the dense stands of Red Alder found in the area.[3]
Alnus Peak | |
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Alnus Peak Location in Alberta and British Columbia | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,968 m (9,738 ft) [1] |
Prominence | 508 m (1,667 ft) [1] |
Coordinates | 52°29′18″N 118°00′24″W [1] |
Geography | |
Location | Alberta / British Columbia, Canada |
Parent range | Park Ranges |
Topo map | NTS 83D/08 |
Climbing | |
First ascent | 1920 Boundary Commission[1] |
See also
- List of peaks on the British Columbia-Alberta border
- List of mountains of Alberta
- Mountains of British Columbia
References
- "Alnus Peak". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2010-02-07.
- "Alnus Peak". PeakFinder.com. Retrieved 2010-02-07.
- Boles, Glen W.; Laurilla, Roger W.; Putnam, William L. (2006). Canadian Mountain Place Names. Vancouver: Rocky Mountain Books. p. 26. ISBN 978-1-894765-79-4.
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