Watson Peak (British Columbia)
Watson Peak, is a 1,923-metre (6,309 ft) mountain in the Solitude Range of the Hart Ranges in Northern British Columbia.[1]
| Watson Peak | |
|---|---|
  Watson Peak British Columbia, Canada  Watson Peak Watson Peak (Canada) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,923 m (6,309 ft) |
| Prominence | 611 m (2,005 ft) |
| Parent peak | Unnamed Peak |
| Coordinates | 55°13′42″N 122°05′23″W |
| Geography | |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Solitude Range |
| Topo map | NTS 93O/1 |
Named for Canadian Army Private John G. Watson, from Bessborough, northwest of Dawson Creek, BC. Private Watson served with the Seaforth Highlanders when he was killed in action 17 September 1944, age 23 in Italy. Pte. Watson is buried at Coriano Ridge War Cemetery.[2]
References
- "Watson Peak". PeakVisor. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
- "BC Geographical Names". apps.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 2020-05-08.
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