British Columbia. Peaks
Premier Range
52°42’17” N 119°37’34” W — Map 083D12 — Google — GeoHack
Name officially adopted in 1962
Official in BC – Canada
Premier Range
52°42’17” N 119°37’34” W — Map 083D12 — Google — GeoHack
Name officially adopted in 1962
Official in BC – Canada
The name was adopted in 1962 as submitted by mountaineer Gertrude Smith. “This is a ridge with 5 peaks … chilkst is the Shuswap word for 5.”
References:
- British Columbia Geographical Names. Chilkst Peaks