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Heckman Pass

Heckman Pass
The Hill
Heckman Pass is located in British Columbia
Heckman Pass
Heckman Pass
Location within British Columbia
Elevation1,524 m (5,000 ft)[1]
Location
LocationBritish Columbia, Canada
RangeRainbow Range
Coordinates52°32′00″N 125°46′00″W / 52.53333°N 125.76667°W / 52.53333; -125.76667
Topo mapNTS 93C12 Tusulko River

Heckman Pass (el. 1,524 m or 5,000 ft)[1] is a mountain pass in the Rainbow Range of west-central British Columbia, Canada, located west of Anahim Lake[2] on the divide between the Chilcotin Plateau and the Bella Coola Valley. It is used by British Columbia Highway 20 and was the route used by Alexander Mackenzie on his journey to the Pacific Coast at Bella Coola via the grease trail along the West Road River from the Fraser.

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References

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  1. 1 2 "Elevations of Major Summits & Passes on B.C. Highways". Ministry of Transportation and Transit. Province of British Columbia. August 12, 2019. Retrieved September 3, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Heckman Pass". BC Geographical Names. Government of British Columbia – B.C. Geographical Names Office (BCGNO).
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