Nor'Wester Mountains

Summary

The Nor'Wester Mountains are a group of mountains immediately south of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, located on the southern limits of the City of Thunder Bay and south of the Kaministiquia River.[1]: 32, 33  Mount McKay is the highest, most northern and best known of these mountains. Other prominent peaks include Godfrey, Hurlburt, Johnson, Matchett, McRae, McQuaig, Rose, and Squaretop.

Nor'Wester Mountains
The Nor'Westers seen from Neebing Township
Highest point
PeakMount McKay
Elevation483 m (1,585 ft)
Coordinates48°20′43″N 89°17′8″W / 48.34528°N 89.28556°W / 48.34528; -89.28556
Geography
CountryCanada
ProvinceOntario
Mount McKay

Loch Lomond, 287 m (942 ft) above sea level, collects most of the runoff within the Nor’Wester Mountains; Loch Lomond is drained by the Lomond River.[1]: 5  A few square kilometers of mountain slope south of Mount McKay are drained by Whiskeyjack Creek.[1]: 5 

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Watershed Characterization Report Lakehead Source Protection Area (PDF) (Report). Source Water Protection–Lakehead Region. March 2008. Retrieved June 14, 2010.[permanent dead link]

External links edit

  • Nor'Westers Elevation Profile
  • Nor'Westers Map Aerial View