Ross Spur Regional District of Central Kootenay, British Columbia

Community - An unincorporated populated place, generally with a population of 50 or more, and having a recognized central area that might contain a post office, store and/or community hall, etc, intended for the use of the general public in the region. Junction of Beaver and Beavervale Creeks, W of Salmo, Kootenay Land District

Mapped Location

Ross Spur: The mapped location is an approximation and should not be used for navigation or wayfinding.

 

Information

General information on Ross Spur

  • Feature Type: Place

 

Official, historical, colloquial and alternative toponyms for Ross Spur

A brief list of names that this geographic feature has been named

Name Description
Ross Spur Official

 

Origin Notes and History of Ross Spur

References to Ross Spur that document the origin of its place name

Ross (station) adopted 5 March 1959 on 82F/SW. Name changed to Ross Spur (Community) 20 August 1979 on 82F/3.

B.C. Geographical Names in Province of British Columbia
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Named after first postmaster.

B.C. Geographical Names in Province of British Columbia
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"Originally called Benton Siding. Changed to Ross Spur 1 June 1924; at that time was situated on Lot 1237, Gp 1, SW 1/4 Sec 9, Tp 15." (Letter 698784, file 38460-S).

B.C. Geographical Names in Province of British Columbia
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Regional District of Central Kootenay

Political Boundaries

Last updated: 2023-09-27