Franklin Range
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| Dimensions | |
| Area | 200 km2 (77 sq mi) |
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| Country | Canada |
| State/Province | British Columbia |
| Parent range | Vancouver Island Ranges |
The Franklin Range is a small mountain range on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, located just southwest of Robson Bight and Johnstone Strait. It has an area of 200 km2 and is a subrange of the Vancouver Island Ranges which in turn form part of the Insular Mountains.[1] The range was named in 1861 by Captain Richards for noted Arctic explorer Rear Admiral Sir John Franklin who died exploring the Arctic and his wife, Lady Franklin.[2]:187
See also
References
- ↑ Franklin Range in the Canadian Mountain Encyclopedia
- ↑ Walbran, Captain John T. (1971), British Columbia Place Names, Their Origin and History (Facsimile reprint of 1909 ed.), Vancouver/Toronto: Douglas & McIntyre, ISBN 0-88894-143-9
External links
"Franklin Range". BC Geographical Names. http://apps.gov.bc.ca/pub/bcgnws/names/27179.html.
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