Winston Churchill Range
The Winston Churchill Range is a mountain range in the central section of the Park Ranges of the Canadian Rockies located in Jasper National Park. The range was named after Sir Winston Churchill, former British prime minister.
| Winston Churchill Range | |
|---|---|
Athabasca Glacier in the Winston Churchill Range | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Mount Columbia |
| Elevation | 3,747 m (12,293 ft) |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
| Coordinates | 52°08′51″N 117°26′26″W |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 31 km (19 mi) N/S |
| Width | 23 km (14 mi) E/W |
| Area | 410 km2 (160 sq mi) |
| Naming | |
| Etymology | Winston Churchill |
| Geography | |
Location in British Columbia Location in Alberta | |
| Country | Canada |
| Provinces | British Columbia and Alberta |
| Protected area | Jasper National Park |
| Range coordinates | 52°21′32″N 117°26′58″W |
| Parent range | Park Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 83C6 Sunwapta Peak |
The eastern boundary of the range begins on the western side of Sunwapta River from the Jasper and Banff boundary and extends north to Sunwapta Falls. The western boundary of the range is defined by the Athabasca River valley to the east of Warwick Mountain. The valley narrows as it approaches the Continental Divide, and separates Mt. Columbia from Mt. King Edward, the latter of which is not part of the range.
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