Mount Burke (British Columbia) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Burke |
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 Mount Burke
Location in British Columbia
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,270 m (4,170 ft) |
| Prominence | 173 m (568 ft) |
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| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Pacific Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 92G/07 |
Mount Burke is a mountain in British Columbia, Canada. It stands 1,270 m (4,167 ft) tall. This mountain is located in the northeast part of Coquitlam. It is north of Port Coquitlam.
Mount Burke is part of a series of hills that lead up to Coquitlam Mountain. Most of the mountain is inside Pinecone Burke Provincial Park. You can find Mount Burke near Minnekhada Regional Park. To get there, you can use Coast Meridian Road and Quarry Road.
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History of Mount Burke's Name
Mount Burke got its name in 1859. Captain George Henry Richards named it after Edmund Burke. Captain Richards was exploring Burrard Inlet at the time. He was on a ship called HMS Plumper.
The mountain became part of Pinecone Burke Provincial Park in 1995. This was when the park was first created.
Understanding Burke Mountain Names
Many people sometimes mix up Mount Burke with another nearby area. This other area is called Burke Ridge. Burke Ridge is much higher and larger. It is more commonly known as Burke Mountain.
In the 1920s, Burke Ridge was also called Dollar Mountain. This name came from the Canadian Robert Dollar Company. This company used to cut down trees on the lower parts of the mountain.
Mapping Mount Burke's Location
You can find Mount Burke on special maps called National Topographic System Maps. These maps show details about the land.
- Canadian Topographic Maps 92G/7, 2002; Edition: 6
- Canadian Topographic Maps 92-G/7, 2009; Edition: 07 version: 01
- Canadian Topographic Maps 92-G/7, 2010; Edition: 07 version: 02
These maps are free to download from the Canadian government. They come in many different file types.
