Cypress Hills (Canada)
Hills in Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Cypress Hills are a geographical region of hills in southwestern Saskatchewan and southeastern Alberta, Canada. The hills are part of the Missouri Coteau upland. The hills cover an area of approximately 2,500 km2 (970 sq mi).[1] About 400 km2 (150 sq mi) or 16% of this area is an interprovincial park.
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Cypress Hills | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,468 m (4,816 ft) |
Coordinates | 49°37′48″N 110°21′34″W |
Dimensions | |
Area | 2,500 km2 (970 sq mi) |
Geography | |
Country | Canada |
Provinces | Alberta and Saskatchewan |
Topo map | NTS 72E9 Elkwater Lake |
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The highest point in the Cypress Hills is at Head of the Mountain in Alberta at 1,466 m (4,810 ft). The highest point in Saskatchewan is 1,392 m (4,567 ft), in a farmer's field in the Cypress Hills, at 49°33′N 109°59′W.[2][3]