Tsitsutl Peak
| Tsitsutl Peak | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,495 m (8,186 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) |
| Coordinates | 52°43′24.0″N 125°46′48.0″W / 52.723333°N 125.780000°WCoordinates: 52°43′24.0″N 125°46′48.0″W / 52.723333°N 125.780000°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Rainbow Range |
| Topo map | NTS 93C/12 |
| Geology | |
| Volcanic arc/belt | Anahim Volcanic Belt |
Tsitsutl Peak is the highest volcanic peak of the Rainbow Range in British Columbia, Canada, located within Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park, 43 km (27 mi) northwest of Anahim Lake and 44 km (27 mi) northeast of Thunder Mountain.
Name origin
"Tsitsutl" means "painted mountains" in the local native language, and is a reference to the Rainbow Range in general.[1] "
See also
- Rainbow Range
- Ilgachuz Range
- Itcha Range
- Anahim Volcanic Belt
- List of volcanoes in Canada
- Anahim hotspot
References
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