Interpass Ridge

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Interpass Ridge
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Interpass Ridge
Location in Alberta
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Interpass Ridge
Location in British Columbia
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Interpass Ridge
Location in Canada
Highest point
Elevation 2,301 m (7,549 ft) [1]
Prominence 708 m (2,323 ft)
Coordinates 53°36′34″N119°56′00″W / 53.60944°N 119.93333°W / 53.60944; -119.93333
Geography
Location Alberta
British Columbia
Parent range Morkill Ranges
Topo map NTS 83E12 Pauline Creek

Interpass Ridge is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia. It was named in 1924 by the Interprovincial Boundary Survey. It connects Avalanche Pass and Beaverdam Pass. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Interpass Ridge". cdnrockiesdatabases.ca. Retrieved 2019-06-09.
  2. "Interpass Ridge". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2019-06-09.