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Big Junction Map information

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Scale1:15,000
Map standardISOM2017
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Notes

5m Contours

1:15000 map file, best printed at 1:10000.

Uses LiDAR data from the OBWB and falls under out data use agreement with the OBWB.

PRODUCTION AND REVISIONS:

Created in 2020 by David Bakker. Open Orienteering Mapper 0.9.2 file

Created at 1:15000 but best printed at 1:10000 on a letter sized sheet - that is how the layout file is set up.

LAND OWNERSHIP:

Entirely crown land, but within the Kelowna Nordic Recreation Site - so Rec. Sites and Trails BC (Vernon Office) is relevant permitting office for large events.

Kelowna Nordic is main stakeholder in the area.

DATA AGREEMENTS:

Okanagan Basin Water Board Data Use Agreement

MAJOR EVENTS:

None.

SAFETY BEARING:

Safety Bearing: East to Highway 33

CELL PHONE COVERAGE:

  • Telus/Koodoo/Public Mobile/Bell/Virgin - Poor (only small sections on certain sides of hills (including Highway 33 parking lot) have service)
  • Rogers - Not Tested

UNIQUE SAFETY CONCERNS:

  • A Couple of Tall Cliffs that pose a safety hazard
  • Wildlife: Bears, Moose, etc.
  • Large Marshes

EMERGENCY INFORMATION:

  • Nearest Hospital: Kelowna General Hospital (~35 minute drive)
  • Central Okanagan Search And Rescue (COSAR): Call 911
  • RCMP: Call 911

FINISH/PARKING CO-ORDINATES:

No usual start/finish picked yet.

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Series Date
Big Junction (OK) Jun 23, 2020

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