Anarchist Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Anarchist Mountain |
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View of Osoyoos Lake from near the summit of the hill-climb on Highway 3 to Anarchist Mountain
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,491 m (4,892 ft) |
| Prominence | 186 m (610 ft) |
| Listing | Mountains of British Columbia |
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 Anarchist Mountain
Location in British Columbia
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| District | Similkameen Division Yale Land District |
| Parent range | Monashee Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 82E3 Osoyoos |
Anarchist Mountain is a mountain in British Columbia, Canada. It stands about 1,491 meters (4,892 feet) above sea level. This mountain is located near the town of Osoyoos. It is also close to the border with Washington state in the United States.
The name "Anarchist Mountain" often refers to the area around its summit. This area includes small communities. It also refers to the Crowsnest Highway, which climbs up the mountain from the Okanagan Valley.
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About Anarchist Mountain
Anarchist Mountain is part of the Monashee Mountains. It offers great views of the surrounding landscape. The area is known for its natural beauty.
Where is Anarchist Mountain?
The top of Anarchist Mountain is about 9.6 kilometers (6 miles) east of Osoyoos. It is also about 4.0 kilometers (2.5 miles) north of the Canada–United States border. The mountain is in the Similkameen Division Yale Land District.
How Did Anarchist Mountain Get Its Name?
The name "Anarchist Mountain" became official on June 6, 1922. It refers to the high flat land between Osoyoos and the towns of Rock Creek and Sidley.
Both Anarchist Mountain and Sidley were named by Richard G. Sidley. He was a settler from Ontario who arrived in 1885. Richard Sidley became the first postmaster of Sidley in 1895. He also served as a Justice of the Peace and Customs Officer. A Justice of the Peace is a local official who helps with legal matters.
Richard Sidley named the mountain after a prospector named John Haywood. John Haywood called himself an "Anarchist." Before Sidley named it, English-speaking settlers called this summit "Larch Tree Hill."
A Recent Fire
On July 16, 2003, a wildfire started on Anarchist Mountain. The fire burned about 1,230 hectares (3,040 acres) of land. Two buildings were destroyed in the fire. It was thought that the fire began from a car driving on the highway.
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