Nikanassin Range

The Nikanassin Range is a group of mountain ranges in the Canadian Rockies on the eastern edge of Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada. It is developed south-east of the Fiddle Range, and one of the front ranges. Nikanassin means "first range" in Cree.

Nikanassin Range
Cardinal River flowing east through the Nikanassin Range
Highest point
PeakClimax Mountain
Elevation2,823 m (9,262 ft)
Coordinates52°54′N 117°25′W 
Dimensions
Length80 km (50 mi) W-E
Width66 km (41 mi) N-S
Area2,760 km2 (1,070 sq mi)
Geography
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
Range coordinates52°57′N 117°9′W
Parent rangeCanadian Rockies

The range has an extent of 2,760 square kilometres (1,070 sq mi),[1] with a length of 80 kilometres (50 mi) from north-west to south-east, and a width of 66 kilometres (41 mi). Its highest point is Climax Mountain, with a height of 2,823 metres (9,262 ft).

Numerous seams of coal are found in this range, with past and present mines at Cadomin, Mountain Park and Luscar.[2]

The range gives the name to the Nikanassin Formation, a stratigraphical unit of late Jurassic age that has its stratotype in this region.

Peaks
Nikanassin Range over the foothills
Mountainmetresfeet
Climax Mountain28239262
Deception Mountain28199249
Mount Lindsay27438999
Mount Bryant26218599
Overturn Mountain25608399

References
  1. Peakbagger. "Nikanassin Range". Retrieved 2009-02-05.
  2. Bivuac.com. "Nikanassin Range". Retrieved 2009-02-05.
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