Monashee Mountains facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Monashee Mountains
Monashee Mountains are indicated. In the left of the image lies Vancouver Island. The boundary here includes the Okanagan Highland and portions of the Shuswap Highland.
Highest point
Peak	Monashee Mountain
Elevation	3,274 m (10,741 ft)
Dimensions
Length	530 km (330 mi) N-S
Width	150 km (93 mi) W-E
Geography
Countries	Canada and United States
Parent range	Columbia Mountains

The Monashee Mountains are a long chain of mountains. They are mostly in British Columbia, Canada. However, they also reach into Washington State in the United States.

These mountains are quite large. They stretch about 530 kilometers (330 miles) from north to south. They are also about 150 kilometers (93 miles) wide from east to west. The Monashee Mountains are part of a bigger group called the Columbia Mountains.

The tallest point in this range is Monashee Mountain. It stands very high at 3,274 meters (10,741 feet). The name "Monashee" comes from old Scottish words. They mean "moor" (a type of open land) and "peace."

Where are the Monashee Mountains?

The Monashee Mountains are in the distance on the left of Kinbasket Lake.

The Monashee Mountains have clear borders. To the east, they are next to the Columbia River and the Arrow Lakes. Beyond these waters, you'll find the Selkirk Mountains. To the west, the Monashees are bordered by the upper North Thompson River and a flat area called the Interior Plateau.

The northern tip of the range is near the town of Valemount, British Columbia. This is at the south end of the Robson Valley. The southern end of the Monashees goes into Washington State. Here, the Kettle River Range meets the Kettle River and the Columbia River. It also reaches west to the southern part of the Okanagan Highland. This area is near the towns of Brewster and Bridgeport, Washington.

Mt. Albreda and Clemina Creek, Monashee Range

Some areas like the Okanagan Highland and parts of the Shuswap Highland are often considered part of the Monashees. However, they can also be seen as part of the Interior Plateau. The Okanagan Highland is located between the Kettle River and Okanagan Lake. It is south of the Shuswap River.

Within this highland, there is a smaller chain of mountains called the Sawtooth Range. It sits between the Shuswap River and Mabel Lake. The part of the Shuswap Highland south of the North Thompson River can also be included.

Some of the important peaks in the Monashees include Hallam Peak, which is 3,205 meters (10,515 feet) tall. Another is Cranberry Mountain, standing at 2,872 meters (9,423 feet).

Mountain Passes and Roads

A "pass" is a low point or gap in a mountain range. It makes it easier to travel through the mountains.

Between Revelstoke and Shuswap Lake, two important routes cross the Monashee Mountains. These are Highway 1, also known as the Trans-Canada Highway, and the Canadian Pacific Railway. They both go through a place called Eagle Pass.

Further south, Highway 6 crosses the range over Monashee Pass. The Crowsnest Highway uses the Bonanza Pass.

The southern part of the Monashees in Canada is known as the Boundary Country. This area was historically important for mining. The Sherman Pass Scenic Byway is a road in Washington State. It runs for about 40 miles (64 kilometers) across the Kettle River Range. It reaches its highest point at Sherman Pass, which is 5,575 feet (1,700 meters) high. This is the highest mountain pass in Washington state that is open all year.

Smaller Mountain Ranges (Subranges)

The Monashee Mountains are made up of several smaller mountain ranges. Here are some of them:

Notable Mountains in the Monashees

Here is a list of some of the important mountains in the Monashee range, from tallest to shortest:

• Mount Monashee, 3,274 meters (10,741 feet)
• Hallam Peak, 3,205 meters (10,515 feet)
• Mount Lempriere, 3,205 meters (10,515 feet)
• Dominion Mountain, 3,131 meters (10,272 feet)
• Mount Albreda, 3,052 meters (10,013 feet)
• Peak 2892, 2,982 meters (9,783 feet)
• Mount Odin, 2,971 meters (9,747 feet)
• Gordon Horne Peak, 2,881 meters (9,452 feet)
• Cranberry Mountain, 2,872 meters (9,423 feet)
• Mount Begbie, 2,733 meters (8,967 feet)
• The Pinnacles, 2,607 meters (8,553 feet)
• Mount Tilley, 2,649 meters (8,691 feet)
• Mount Copeland
• Red Mountain (Rossland), 1,591 meters (5,220 feet)

Images for kids

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  Old Glory Mountain (2376m), highest point of Rossland Range

See also

In Spanish: Montañas Monashee para niños