Allison Peak

Allison Peak is located on the Canadian provincial boundary of Alberta and British Columbia along the Continental Divide. It was named in 1915 by Morrison P. Bridgland after Douglas Allison.[2][1] Douglas Allison was a law enforcement agent.[3]

Allison Peak
Allison Peak
Location in Alberta and British Columbia
Highest point
Elevation2,646 m (8,681 ft)[1]
Prominence541 m (1,775 ft)[1]
Coordinates49°44′36″N 114°38′48″W[1]
Geography
CountryCanada
ProvincesAlberta and British Columbia
Parent rangeHigh Rock Range
Topo mapNTS 82G/10
Climbing
Easiest routeScrambling Routes

See also

References

  1. "Allison Peak". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2010-02-17.
  2. "Allison Peak". PeakFinder.com. Retrieved 2010-02-17.
  3. Place-names of Alberta. Ottawa: Geographic Board of Canada. 1928. p. 11.


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