The Castle | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 510 m (1,670 ft) |
Prominence | 40 m (130 ft) |
Coordinates | 49°41′N 123°12′W / 49.69°N 123.2°WCoordinates: 49°41′N 123°12′W / 49.69°N 123.2°W |
Geography | |
Location | British Columbia, Canada |
Parent range | Pacific Ranges |
Topo map | NTS 92G/11 |
Geology | |
Age of rock | |
Mountain type | Lava spine |
Volcanic arc/belt | Canadian Cascade Arc Garibaldi Volcanic Belt |
Last eruption |
The Castle is a lava spine located west of Squamish in southwestern British Columbia, Canada. Volcanism at The Castle is controlled by north-south structures and there are no hot springs known in the area. It forms part of the Monmouth Creek complex and is part of the Garibaldi Volcanic Belt which is a segment of the Cascade Volcanic Arc.