Watchman Peak

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Watchman Peak
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Watchman Peak
Location in Alberta and British Columbia
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Watchman Peak
Watchman Peak (British Columbia)
Highest point
Elevation 3,009 m (9,872 ft) [1] [2]
Prominence 135 m (443 ft) [3]
Parent peak Mount Spring-Rice (3275 m)
Listing
Coordinates 52°02′29″N117°13′59″W / 52.04139°N 117.23306°W / 52.04139; -117.23306 Coordinates: 52°02′29″N117°13′59″W / 52.04139°N 117.23306°W / 52.04139; -117.23306 [4]
Geography
Country Canada
Provinces Alberta and British Columbia
Parent range Park Ranges
Topo map NTS 83C3 Columbia Icefield [4]
Climbing
First ascent 1918 Interprovincial Boundary Commission [2]

Watchman Peak is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia, on southern side of Thompson Pass. [5] It was named in 1902 by James Outram. [2] [3]

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References

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  3. 1 2 "Watchman Peak". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
  4. 1 2 "Watchman Peak (Alberta)". Geographical Names Data Base . Natural Resources Canada . Retrieved 2022-02-26.
  5. "Watchman Peak". BC Geographical Names . Retrieved 2022-02-26.