Mount Moriarty is a mountain on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, located 22 km (14 mi) southwest of Parksville and 14 km (9 mi) southeast of Mount Arrowsmith.[1] It is named after William Moriarty who was first lieutenant on HMS Plumper on this coast from 1857 to 1861.[2]: 179 It is a series of low domed summits at the head of the Cameron River, the Nanaimo River and the Englishman River. Labour Day Lake lies to the south-west.[3]: 71
Mount Moriarty | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,603 m (5,259 ft) |
Prominence | 741 m (2,431 ft) |
Coordinates | 49°08′16.1″N 124°27′06.8″W |
Geography | |
Location | Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada |
District | Dunsmuir Land District |
Parent range | Vancouver Island Ranges |
Topo map | NTS 92F1 Nanaimo Lakes |
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