Foley Peak

Foley Peak is a mountain in the Cheam Range, located in southwestern British Columbia, Canada near Chilliwack. It is one of the easternmost peaks in the range, situated west of Conway Peak and east of Welch Peak.[1] The mountain is named after one of the partners in the engineering firm Foley, Welch and Stewart who built and operated the Lucky Four Mine located near the peak.[1] Nearby peaks are also named after the other partners (Stewart Peak and Welch Peak).

Foley Peak
East side of Foley Peak (September 2012)
Highest point
Elevation2,293 m (7,523 ft)[1]
Prominence203 m (666 ft)[1]
Coordinates49°09′36″N 121°35′06″W[2]
Geography
Foley Peak is located in British Columbia
Foley Peak
Foley Peak
Location in western British Columbia
LocationBritish Columbia, Canada
DistrictYale Division Yale Land District
Parent rangeNorth Cascades
Topo mapNTS 92H4 Chilliwack

References

  1. "Foley Peak". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2012-09-03.
  2. "Foley Peak". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 2013-06-15.


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