Botanie Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Botanie Mountain |
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The confluence of the Fraser & Thompson Rivers showing the mixing of the two different coloured waters. Botanie Mountain right background, Lillooet Ranges at left.
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| Elevation | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) |
| Prominence | 855 m (2,805 ft) |
| Listing | Mountains of British Columbia |
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 Botanie Mountain
Location in British Columbia
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| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Clear Range (Fraser Plateau) |
| Topo map | NTS 92I/05 |
Botanie Mountain, sometimes spelled Bootahnie Mountain, is a cool mountain in the Clear Range of British Columbia, Canada. It stands tall just north of the village of Lytton. This village is special because it's where the Thompson River and Fraser River meet!
Exploring Botanie Mountain
Botanie Mountain is a pretty high peak. It's part of the Clear Range and offers amazing views. Imagine seeing vast landscapes from the top!
The Fire Lookout
On a peak about 3.5 kilometers south of the main summit, there's a fire lookout. This lookout is like a special tower that helps people spot forest fires. It's owned by a local group that uses it for TV, radio, and digital signals. You can even see the view from the lookout right now through a live webcam!
Getting to the lookout used to be possible by two rough roads. These roads were only for tough 4x4 vehicles. However, parts of these roads are now closed to vehicles. Even so, the summit gives you incredible views. You can see across the Thompson River's canyon and other mountain ranges like the Clear Range, Cascade Range, and Lillooet Ranges.
What's in a Name?
The name "Botanie" is quite interesting! The older spelling, "Bootahnie," helps us say it right. It's pronounced more like "Boo-TAW-ny," not like the word "botany" (which is the study of plants).
Meaning in Local Languages
In the language of the Nlaka'pamux people (also known as Thompson people), the mountain's name means "covered" or "blanketed all over." This might be because the mountain often gets covered in clouds or fog. Or, it could be a nod to all the plants that grow there.
The Botanie Valley, which is on the east side of the mountain, is a very important place. The Nlaka'pamux people have gathered food plants there for a long time.
Some old reports, like one from the Geological Survey of Canada in 1894, suggest the name might come from the Shuswap language of the Secwépemc people. In their language, it could mean "perpetual root place." While Secwepemc territory is nearby, Botanie Mountain is definitely in Nlaka'pamux territory.
