Mount Saugstad facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Saugstad |
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 Mount Saugstad
Location in British Columbia
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| Elevation | 2,908 m (9,541 ft) |
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| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Pacific Ranges |
Mount Saugstad is a tall mountain located in British Columbia, Canada. It stands proudly in the northern part of the Pacific Ranges, which are a section of the larger Coast Mountains. This mountain is found in the Central Coast region.
You can find Mount Saugstad just south of a small community called Hagensborg. It is also very close to the Bella Coola Valley. To its northwest are Snootli Peak and Big Snow Mountain. A river called the Smitley River starts on the west side of Mount Saugstad. It begins at the Saugstad Glacier, a large ice formation on the mountain. The glacier is located at 52°15′48″N 126°31′36″W / 52.26333°N 126.52667°W.
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Why is it Called Mount Saugstad?
Honoring Reverend Christian Saugstad
Mount Saugstad was named after a special person named Christian Saugstad. He was a Reverend, which means he was a religious leader. Reverend Saugstad led a group of Norwegian people who had settled in Minnesota, a state in the United States.
A New Home in Bella Coola
A settler named B.F. Jacobsen encouraged Reverend Saugstad and his group to move to Bella Coola. Jacobsen had already moved to the area before the year 1890. The Reverend Saugstad became the pastor, or leader, of the local church community in Bella Coola. He served there until he passed away in 1897.
Other Nearby Mountains
Another mountain nearby, called Mount Jacobsen, was named after B.F. Jacobsen. There is also West Jacobsen Peak, which is part of the same mountain group. Naming mountains after important people who helped settle the area was a common way to honor them.
