Misinchinka Ranges, is the largest subdivision range of the Hart Ranges, of the Northern Rockies in British Columbia, Canada. The boundaries of the Misinchinka Ranges generally lie between the Rocky Mountain Trench to the west, Clearwater Creek and the Sukunka River to the east, the Peace Arm of Williston Reservoir to the north and Monkman Provincial Park to the south.[3][4]
| Misinchinka Ranges | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Sentinel Peak |
| Elevation | 2,513 m (8,245 ft)[1] |
| Dimensions | |
| Area | 9,276 km2 (3,581 sq mi) |
| Geography | |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Range coordinates | 55°10′00″N 122°30′00″W[2] |
| Parent range | Hart Ranges |
The Misinchinka Range contains 33 officially named mountain peaks, including one ultra-prominent peak, Mount Crysdale.[5]
Many peaks within the range are named for local Canadian soldiers killed in action during World War I and World War II.
While there are no permanent settlements within the Misinchinka Ranges, the range is bordered by the communities of Mackenzie, Bear Lake, Tumbler Ridge and Prince George and lies within the traditional territories of the Treaty 8 First Nations; Blueberry River First Nation, Doig River First Nation, Halfway River First Nation, Mcleod Lake Indian Band, Saulteau First Nation and West Moberly First Nation.
Two 6.0 kilometre electrified train tunnels were constructed by BC Rail through the Misinchinka Range in the early 1980s to connect the coal mines of Tumbler Ridge to the provincial rail network. The line ceased operations in 2000.
The 670 km (416 mi) Coastal GasLink Pipeline project will pass through the Misinchinka Range between Mount Kinney and Alexis Peak. Construction began in 2019 and is expected to be in service in 2023.[6]
| Ranking | Mountain Peak | Coordinates | Elevation | Prominence | Isolation | Nearest Higher Neighbour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sentinel Peak | 54°54′28″N 121°57′41″W | 2,513 m
8,245 ft |
1,454 m
4,764 ft |
86.5 km ESE | Weaver Peak |
| 2 | Mount Vreeland | 54°34′8″N 121°25′58″W | 2,464 m
8,084 ft |
1,275 m
4,183 ft |
30.3 km SE | Mount Bulley |
| 3 | Mount Crysdale | 55°56′18″N 123°25′15″W | 2,427 m
7,963 ft |
1,548 m
5,079 ft |
104.7 km N | Unnamed Peak |
| 4 | Mount Selwyn | 55°59′30″N 123°36′24″W | 2,291 m
7,516 ft |
950 m
3,117 ft |
11.8 km ESE | Unnamed Peak |
| 5 | Mount Dudzic | 54°56′21″N 121°52′4″W | 2,169 m
7,116 ft |
746 m
2,448 ft |
6.9 km WSW | Sentinel Peak |
| 6 | Alexis Peak | 55°2′55″N 122°1′50″W | 2,123 m
6,965 ft |
593 m
1,946 ft |
14.3 km ESE | Unnamed Peak |
| 7 | Mount Myhon | 54°47′5″N 121°31′25″W | 2,119 m
6,952 ft |
659 m
2,162 ft |
9.6 km SSE | Unnamed Peak |
| 8 | Gable Mountain | 54°30′1″N 121°40′27″W | 2,095 m
2,182 ft |
665 m
2,182 ft |
12.5 km ENE | Unnamed Peak |
| 9 | Mount Abbl | 54°41′1″N 121°42′32″W | 2,012 m
6,601 ft |
646 m
2,343 ft |
12.0 km E | Unnamed Peak |
| 10 | Mount Kinney | 55°5′58″N 122°10′25″W | 1,996 m
6,549 ft |
714 m
2,343 ft |
8.0 km ESE | Unnamed Peak |
| 11 | Mount Whitford | 54°52′3″N 121°52′18″W | 1,987 m
6,519 ft |
583 m
1,913 ft |
6.5 km W | Unnamed Peak |
| 12 | Mount Bracey | 54°54′17″N 122°6′20″W | 1,954 m
5,411 ft |
597 m
1,959 ft |
7.7 km ENE | Unnamed Peak |
| 13 | Mount Aiken | 55°1′6″N 122°22′31″W | 1,854 m
6,083 ft |
673 m
2,208 ft |
15.7 km ENE | Mount Kinney |
| 14 | Old Friend Mountain | 55°15′2″N 122°36′54″W | 1,844 m
6,050 ft |
588 m
1,929 ft |
13.0 km E | Mount Hunter |
| 15 | Mount Morfee | 55°25′49″N 123°2′3″W | 1,775 m
5,823 ft |
521 m
1,709 ft |
22.1 km E | Mount Murray |
| 16 | Lavitah Mountain | 55°13′32″N 122°46′46″W | 1,699 m
5,574 ft |
545 m
1,788 ft |
10.8 km E | Old Friend Mountain |
Other official mountain peaks under 500 m of prominence include:
Mount Irwin, Azu Mountain, Uguznasechi Mountain, Thabah Mountain, Mount Garbitt, Mount Crocker, Mount Barton, Mount Wendt, Mount McPhee, Patches Mountain, Mount West, Dathseykaly Mountain, Tsahunga Mountain, Mount Thomas, Burden Peak, Mount Emmet, Powder King Peak.[8]