Mount Skook Davidson, 2,382 metres (7,815 ft),[1] is a mountain in the Kechika Ranges of the Cassiar Mountains in far northern British Columbia, Canada. It overlooks the "Diamond J Ranch", which was founded by John Ogilvie Davidson also known as "Skook" Davidson or "Skookum" Davidson because of his stature (big and strong, see skookum). Davidson was a notable local pioneer who worked as a land surveyor before taking up packing, guiding, and ranching in this area.[3] He helped discover and select the route for the Alaska Highway.[4]
| Mount Skook Davidson | |
|---|---|
  Mount Skook Davidson | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,382 m (7,815 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 1,361 m (4,465 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 58°40′54″N 127°19′57″W / 58.68167°N 127.33250°W[2] |
| Geography | |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| District | Cassiar Land District |
| Parent range | Kechika Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 94L11 Denetiah Creek |
See also edit
Prominence edit
Its topographic prominence is 1361m above its col at Denetiah Lake.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Mount Skook Davidson". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2013-04-28.
- ^ "Mount Skook Davidson". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 2013-04-28.
- ^ "Skooks Landing". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 2013-04-28.
- ^ The Newspapering Murrays, Georgina Keddell