Ball Range
| Ball Range | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Mount Ball |
| Elevation | 3,311 m (10,863 ft) |
| Coordinates | 51°09′25″N 116°00′30″W / 51.15694°N 116.00833°WCoordinates: 51°09′25″N 116°00′30″W / 51.15694°N 116.00833°W |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 26 km (16 mi) W-E |
| Width | 35 km (22 mi) N-S |
| Geography | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
The Ball Range is a mountain range on the Continental Divide between Vermilion Pass and Red Earth Pass in Kootenay National Park, Canada. The range is named after John Ball, a politician who helped secure funding for the Palliser Expedition.
It extends over 465 km² (179 mi²), and measures 35 km (22 mi) from North to South and 26 km (16 mi) from East to West[1]
Peaks
This range includes the following mountains and peaks:
| Mountain/Peak | metres | feet |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Ball | 3,311 | 10,863 |
| Stanley Peak | 3,155 | 10,352 |
| Beatrice Peak | 3,125 | 10,253 |
| Storm Mountain | 3,100 | 10,171 |
| Isabelle Peak | 2,926 | 9,600 |
| Haiduk Peak | 2,795 | 9,581 |
| Copper Mountain | 2,920 | 9,170 |
See also
References
- ↑ "Ball Range". Peakbagger.com.
External links
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