Dawson Range | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Mount Dawson |
Elevation | 3,377 m (11,079 ft) [1] |
Coordinates | 51°09′06″N117°25′14″W / 51.15167°N 117.42056°W [2] |
Dimensions | |
Area | 34 km2 (13 sq mi) [3] |
Geography | |
Country | Canada |
Province | British Columbia |
Range coordinates | 51°09′N117°26′W / 51.150°N 117.433°W [4] |
Parent range | Selkirk Mountains |
Topo map | NTS 82N3 Mount Wheeler |
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