Victoria_Cross_Ranges

Victoria Cross Ranges

Victoria Cross Ranges

Subrange of the Front Ranges in Alberta, Canada

The Victoria Cross Ranges (52°55′N 118°18′W to 53°05′N 118°30′W) are a set of mountain ranges in the Canadian Rockies, located to the northwest of Jasper. Of the 19 peaks contained within this range, five are named after Canadian recipients of the Victoria Cross. The area of the ranges is 678 square kilometres (262 sq mi).[3]

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This range includes the following mountains and peaks:

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See also

Further reading

  • Ferrigno, Jane G.; Williams, Richard S. (eds.). Glaciers of North America: Glaciers of Canada. U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1386-J (Report). p. 269.
  • Yorath, Chris; Gadd, Ben. Of Rocks, Mountains and Jasper: A Visitor's Guide To The Geology Of Jasper National Park. p. 133.
  • Patton, Brian; Robinson, Bart. Canadian Rockies Trail Guide. p. 184.

References

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    "Topographic map of Snaring Mountain". opentopomap.org. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
  2. [2]
    "Snaring Mountain". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
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    "Victoria Cross Ranges". bivouac.com. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  4. [4]
    "Victoria Cross Ranges". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  5. [5]
    Donovan and Monto, Alberta Place Names, p. 142
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