Lewis Range (Coast Mountains)

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Lewis Range
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Country Canada
State/Province British Columbia
Parent range Pacific Ranges

The Lewis Range is a small mountain range in southwestern British Columbia, Canada, located north of Mereworth Sound. [1] It has an area of 52 km2 and is a subrange of the Pacific Ranges which in turn form part of the Coast Mountains. [2]

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References

  1. "Lewis Range". BC Geographical Names.
  2. Lewis Range in the Canadian Mountain Encyclopedia

Coordinates: 51°13′N127°20′W / 51.217°N 127.333°W / 51.217; -127.333

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