British Columbia. Range
W side Arctic Pacific Lakes Park
54.4333 N 121.8167 W — Map 093I05 — Google — GeoHack
Name officially adopted in 1976
Official in BC – Canada
W side Arctic Pacific Lakes Park
54.4333 N 121.8167 W — Map 093I05 — Google — GeoHack
Name officially adopted in 1976
Official in BC – Canada
George Vancouver Copley
Vernon & District Family History Society
After George Vancouver Copley [1880–1976], who did the first detailed survey and timber reconnaissance in this area in 1915. Copley was born in Cobble Hill at Shawnigan Lake on Vancouver Island. An early industrial accident left his right arm 5 cm shorter than the left. Prior to 1915, Copley had accompanied Frank Swannell on various surveys from 1909 to 1914, and was hired by the BC Forest Service for the 1915 timber reconnaissance survey of the upper Parsnip River and McGregor River valleys. He continued to work for the BC Forest Service until his retirement.
References:
- Copley, George C. “George Vancouver Copley, British Columbia Land Surveyor.” (1982). Vernon & District Family History Society
- British Columbia Geographical Names. Copley Range