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Albion Ridge

Category : Locality
 

This ridge was named by English settlers who were reminded of their homeland, particularly the White Cliffs of Dover. The Romans named England Albion, derived from the Latin word albus, which means "white" and possibly refers to the cliffs at Dover.

Approximately 26 km north north-west of Lethbridge.

Location Name : Picture Butte
National Topographic System (NTS) : 82 H/15
 
Sub Section | Section | Township | Range | Meridian
35-11-22-W4
 
Latitude (N) | Longitude (W)
49° 57' N 112° 55' W
 
The content above is directly derived from :
Place Names of Alberta - Volume II
Southern Alberta

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