St. Eloi Mountain

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St. Eloi Mountain
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St. Eloi Mountain
Location in Alberta and British Columbia
Highest point
Elevation 2,499 m (8,199 ft) [1]
Prominence 319 m (1,047 ft)
Coordinates 49°19′36″N114°28′42″W / 49.32667°N 114.47833°W / 49.32667; -114.47833 Coordinates: 49°19′36″N114°28′42″W / 49.32667°N 114.47833°W / 49.32667; -114.47833
Geography
Location Alberta
British Columbia
Topo map NTS 82G8 Beaver Mines

St. Eloi Mountain is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia on the Continental Divide. It was named in 1917 after St. Eloi (Ypres). [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "St. Eloi Mountain". PeakFinder.com. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
  2. "St. Eloi Mountain". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2010-02-19.