| Wimbledon Range | |
|---|---|
  Wimbledon Range | |
| Dimensions | |
| Area | 60 km2 (23 sq mi) [1] |
| Geography | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Range coordinates | 53°20′59″N129°02′05″W / 53.34972°N 129.03472°W [2] |
| Parent range | Kitimat Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 103H6 Hartley Bay [2] |
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