Allison Peak

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Allison Peak
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Allison Peak
Location in Alberta and British Columbia
Highest point
Elevation 2,646 m (8,681 ft) [1]
Prominence 541 m (1,775 ft) [1]
Listing
Coordinates 49°44′36″N114°38′47″W / 49.7433333°N 114.6463889°W / 49.7433333; -114.6463889 [2]
Geography
Country Canada
Provinces Alberta and British Columbia
District Kootenay Land District
Parent range High Rock Range
Topo map NTS   82G10 Crowsnest [2]
Climbing
Easiest route Scrambling Routes

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. [3] [1] Douglas Allison was a law enforcement agent. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Allison Peak". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2010-02-17.
  2. 1 2 "Allison Peak (Alberta)". Geographical Names Data Base . Natural Resources Canada . Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  3. "Allison Peak". cdnrockiesdatabases.ca. Retrieved 2010-02-17.
  4. Place-names of Alberta. Ottawa: Geographic Board of Canada. 1928. p. 11.