Allison Peak

Allison Peak
Allison Peak
Location in Alberta and British Columbia
Highest point
Elevation 2,646 m (8,681 ft) [1]
Prominence 541 m (1,775 ft) [1]
Coordinates 49°44′36″N 114°38′48″W / 49.74333°N 114.64667°W / 49.74333; -114.64667Coordinates: 49°44′36″N 114°38′48″W / 49.74333°N 114.64667°W / 49.74333; -114.64667 [1]
Geography
Location Alberta / British Columbia, Canada
Parent range High Rock Range
Topo map NTS 82G/10
Climbing
Easiest route Scrambling Routes

Allison Peak is located on the Canadian provincial boundary of Alberta and British Columbia along the Continental Divide. It was named in 1915 by Morrison P. Bridgland after Douglas Allison.[2][1] Douglas Allison was a law enforcement agent.[3]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Allison Peak". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2010-02-17.
  2. ↑ "Allison Peak". PeakFinder.com. Retrieved 2010-02-17.
  3. ↑ Place-names of Alberta. Ottawa: Geographic Board of Canada. 1928. p. 11.


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