Mount Macpherson (Canada) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Macpherson |
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Mount Macpherson, east aspect
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,427 m (7,963 ft) |
| Prominence | 417 m (1,368 ft) |
| Parent peak | Mount Tilley (2649 m) |
| Naming | |
| Etymology | David Lewis Macpherson |
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 Mount Macpherson
Location in British Columbia
Mount Macpherson
Location in Canada
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| Location | Kootenay Land District British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Gold Range Monashee Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 82L/16 |
Mount Macpherson is a 2,427-metre (7,963-foot) mountain summit located in the Gold Range of the Monashee Mountains in British Columbia, Canada. Situated 10 km (6.2 mi) southwest of Revelstoke and west of the Columbia River and Upper Arrow Lake, this peak is visible from Revelstoke, the Trans-Canada Highway, and Revelstoke Mountain Resort ski area. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Tilley, 5 km (3.1 mi) to the south, and Mount Begbie is 5.7 km (3.5 mi) to the south-southeast.
History
Mount Macpherson was named for Sir David Lewis Macpherson (1818-1896)), a Canadian businessman, member of the Senate of Canada, and Minister of the Interior. The mountain's name was officially adopted September 30, 1932, by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Macpherson is located in a subarctic climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. Despite the modest elevation, the climate supports a small pocket glacier on the northeast face. Precipitation runoff from Mount Macpherson drains north into tributaries of the Columbia River.
