Alpland station

British Columbia. Former railway point
Between Lucerne and Grant Brook
53.0278 N 119.1778 W — Map 83E/3 — GoogleGeoHack
Earliest known reference to this name is 1924
Name officially adopted in 1951
Not currently an official name
10 miles west of the Yellowhead Pass on the Canadian National Railway
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway station built in 1913. Formerly Mt. Robson

Adopted 17 January 1951 on Jasper Park (North) sheet (file J.1.34), as identified on Canadian National Railway timetables; subsequently cancelled.

CNR’s Mount Robson Station had originally been located here, but the station by that name was relocated southward and CNR renamed the facility at this location “Alpland” in 1924. Name rescinded 5 June 1989 on 83 E/3.

References:

  • British Columbia Geographical Names. Alpland

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