Mount Skook Davidson facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Skook Davidson |
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 Mount Skook Davidson
Location in British Columbia
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,382 m (7,815 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,361 m (4,465 ft) |
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| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Kechika Ranges |
| Topo map | 94L/11 |
Mount Skook Davidson is a tall mountain located in the Kechika Ranges of the Cassiar Mountains. You can find it in the far northern part of British Columbia, Canada. This mountain stands at about 2,382 meters (7,815 feet) high.
The mountain is named after a local pioneer named John Ogilvie Davidson. People often called him "Skook" Davidson or "Skookum" Davidson. The word "skookum" means "big and strong" or "powerful," which described him well!
John Ogilvie Davidson was an important person in this area. He started out as a land surveyor, helping to map out the land. Later, he became a packer, guide, and rancher, even founding the "Diamond J Ranch" which the mountain overlooks. He also played a part in finding and choosing the path for the famous Alaska Highway.
How Tall Does It Stand Out?
Mountains have something called "topographic prominence." This measures how much a mountain rises above the lowest point connecting it to a higher peak. Think of it as how much a mountain "sticks out" from its surroundings.
Mount Skook Davidson has a prominence of 1,361 meters (4,465 feet). This means it stands quite tall and proud above the land around it, especially from its lowest point, which is near Denetiah Lake.
