Battle Range Explained

Battle Range
Country:Canada
Region Type:Province
Region:British Columbia
District:Kootenay Land District
Parent:Selkirk Mountains
Map:Canada British Columbia#Canada
Range Coordinates:50.9167°N -137°W
Range Coordinates Ref:[1]

The Battle Range is a subrange of the Selkirk Mountains of the Columbia Mountains in southeastern British Columbia, Canada, located between Incomappleux River and Duncan River south of Battle Brook.[2] It is named in association with Battle Brook which in turn was the site of a legendary battle between a grizzly bear and 1890s prospector George Ritchie.[2]

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, the Battle Range is located in a subarctic climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.[3] Winter temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C.

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References

Notes and References

  1. JAWGO. Battle Range. 2021-05-04.
  2. 12488. Battle Range. 2021-05-04.
  3. Peel, M. C. . Finlayson, B. L. . McMahon, T. A. . 2007 . Updated world map of the Köppen−Geiger climate classification . Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. . 11 . 1633–1644 . 1027-5606.