Muskwa Ranges facts for kids
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The Alaska Highway crossing the Muskwa Ranges
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Mount Ulysses |
| Elevation | 3,024 m (9,921 ft) |
| Dimensions | |
| Area | 97,388 km2 (37,602 sq mi) |
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Location map of Muskwa Ranges
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Range coordinates | 58°00′00″N 125°00′00″W / 58.00000°N 125.00000°W |
| Parent range | Canadian Rockies |
| Topo map | NTS 94F/08 |
The Muskwa Ranges are a collection of mountain ranges located in northern British Columbia, Canada. These mountains are a part of the Rocky Mountains, specifically the northern section. To their west, they are bordered by a long valley called the Rocky Mountain Trench. To their east, they meet the lower hills known as the Rocky Mountain Foothills.
The Muskwa Ranges stretch from the Liard River in the north down to the Peace Reach of Williston Lake in the south. This lake was once part of the Peace River. South of the Muskwa Ranges, the next group of Rocky Mountains is called the Hart Ranges.
These ranges cover a large area of about 97,388 square kilometres (37,602 sq mi). They also stretch for about 424 kilometres (263 mi) from north to south.
Tallest Mountains and Peaks
The Muskwa Ranges are home to many impressive mountains. Here are some of the highest peaks you can find there:
- Mount Ulysses - 3,024 m (9,921 ft)
- Mount Sylvia - 2,940 m (9,646 ft)
- Mount Lloyd George - 2,938 m (9,639 ft)
- Great Rock Peak - 2,929 m (9,610 ft)
- Mount Roosevelt - 2,814 m (9,232 ft)
- Great Snow Mountain - 2,813 m (9,229 ft)
- Mount Peck - 2,807 m (9,209 ft)
- Churchill Peak - 2,770 m (9,088 ft)
- Yedhe Mountain - 2,717 m (8,914 ft)
- Gataga Peak - 2,533 m (8,310 ft)
Smaller Mountain Groups
The Muskwa Ranges are made up of several smaller mountain groups, often called sub-ranges. Each of these has its own unique features. Some of these sub-ranges include:
- Allied Leaders Range
- Akie Range
- Battle of Britain Range
- Deserters Range
- Gataga Ranges
- Italy Range
- Rabbit Plateau
- Sentinel Range
- Stone Range
- Terminal Range
- Tochieka Range
- Tower of London Range
- Truncate Range
