Foley Peak

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Foley Peak
Foley Peak.jpg
East side of Foley Peak (September 2012)
Highest point
Elevation 2,293 m (7,523 ft) [1]
Prominence 203 m (666 ft) [1]
Coordinates 49°09′36″N121°35′06″W / 49.16000°N 121.58500°W / 49.16000; -121.58500 [2]
Geography
Canada British Columbia relief location map.jpg
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Foley Peak
Location in western British Columbia
Location British Columbia, Canada
DistrictYale Division Yale Land District
Parent range North Cascades
Topo map NTS   92H4 Chilliwack

Foley Peak is a mountain in the Cheam Range, located in southwestern British Columbia, Canada near Chilliwack. It is one of the easternmost peaks in the range, situated west of Conway Peak and east of Welch Peak. [1] The mountain is named after one of the partners in the engineering firm Foley, Welch and Stewart who built and operated the Lucky Four Mine located near the peak. [1] Nearby peaks are also named after the other partners (Stewart Peak and Welch Peak).

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Foley Peak". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2012-09-03.
  2. "Foley Peak". BC Geographical Names . Retrieved 2013-06-15.