| Feature Type: | Mount - Variation of Mountain: Mass of land prominently elevated above the surrounding terrain, bounded by steep slopes and rising to a summit and/or peaks. ["Mount" preceding the name usually indicates that the feature is named after a person.] |
| Status: | Official |
| Name Authority: | BC Geographical Names Office |
| Relative Location: | NE of Canal Flats (municipality), Kootenay Land District |
| Latitude-Longitude: | 50°13'11"N, 115°38'53"W at the approximate centre of this feature. |
| Datum: | WGS84 |
| NTS Map: | 82J/4 |
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Origin Notes and History:
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Mount Glenn adopted 14 January 1954 on 82J/4, as recommended by Dr. Leach, Geological Survey of Canada. Spelling changed to Mount Glen 22 November 1991 on 82J/4. Source: BC place name cards, or correspondence to/from BC's Chief Geographer or BC Geographical Names Office |
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According to local residents, historical societies and a retired forest ranger, this feature was named after Glen Lemaster, who ran a logging operation at the base of the mountain. The correct spelling of his given name is with one "n". Glen Lemaster was born in Kentucky in 1898 and after many relocations began logging in this vicinity in 1948; he retired in 1959 and died in 1967. (confirmation of spelling and biographical details provided by his son, Robert Lemaster) Source: BC place name cards, or correspondence to/from BC's Chief Geographer or BC Geographical Names Office |