The Hump (Alberta)

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The Hump is a summit in Alberta, Canada. [1]

The Hump's name comes from the Cree Indians of the area, who likened the summit to a buffalo's hump. [2]

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References

  1. "The Hump". Geographical Names Data Base . Natural Resources Canada.
  2. Place-names of Alberta. Ottawa: Geographic Board of Canada. 1928. p. 66.

Coordinates: 54°38′42″N119°26′10″W / 54.64500°N 119.43611°W / 54.64500; -119.43611