Spatsizi Mountain

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Spatsizi Mountain
Spatsizi Mountain is located in British Columbia
Spatsizi Mountain
Spatsizi Mountain
Highest point
Elevation2,056 m (6,745 ft)[1]
Prominence139 m (456 ft)[1]
ListingMountains of British Columbia
Coordinates57°31′45″N 128°38′00″W / 57.52917°N 128.63333°W / 57.52917; -128.63333Coordinates: 57°31′45″N 128°38′00″W / 57.52917°N 128.63333°W / 57.52917; -128.63333[2]
Geography
LocationBritish Columbia, Canada
DistrictCassiar Land District
Parent rangeSpatsizi Plateau
Topo mapNTS 104H10 Cold Fish Lake

Spatsizi Mountain is a mountain in the Spatsizi Plateau, a sub-plateau of the Stikine Plateau in north-central British Columbia, Canada. The name "Spatsizi" derives from the Sekani language and means "red goat", as mountain goats in this region are known to roll on a particular red mountain, resulting in a red colour to their coats.

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References

  1. ^ a b "Spatsizi Mountain". peakvisor.com. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
  2. ^ "Spatsizi Mountain". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 2009-02-11.