kids encyclopedia robot

Mount Morkill facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Mount Morkill
Mount Morkill is located in Alberta
Mount Morkill
Mount Morkill
Location in Alberta
Highest point
Elevation 2,267 m (7,438 ft)
Prominence 337 m (1,106 ft)
Geography
Location Alberta
British Columbia
Topo map NTS 83E/12

Mount Morkill is a mountain located in Canada. It sits right on the border between two Canadian provinces: Alberta and British Columbia. This makes it a special landmark!

Mount Morkill is found near a town called McBride in British Columbia. It's part of the larger Canadian Rockies mountain range, which is famous for its stunning views.

About Mount Morkill

Mount Morkill stands tall at an elevation of 2,267 meters (about 7,438 feet) above sea level. It's not the highest peak in the Rockies, but it's still an impressive sight.

The Gazetted Peak

Just southwest of the main Mount Morkill peak, there's a smaller peak. This subpeak is called The Gazetted Peak. It reaches an elevation of 2,185 meters (about 7,169 feet).

How Mount Morkill Got Its Name

Mount Morkill was officially named in 1965. It was named after a person named D.B. Morkill. He was a land surveyor in British Columbia. Land surveyors are people who measure and map out land.

kids search engine
Mount Morkill Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.