Whatshan Range

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Whatshan Range
Whatshan Range
Highest point
Coordinates 51°52′N118°09′W / 51.867°N 118.150°W / 51.867; -118.150
Geography
CountryCanada
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Parent range Monashee Mountains

The Whatshan Range is a subrange of the Monashee Mountains of the Columbia Mountains in southeastern British Columbia, Canada, located south of South Fosthall Creek.

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