BC Geographical Names

Name Details:

Name: Kwum Kum
Feature TypeClick here for a list of
Feature Types.:		 Indian Reserve-Réserve indienne
StatusClick here for an explanation of Status.: Official
Name Authority: BC Geographical Names Office
Relative Location: Westernmost of the Defence Islands, NE of Anvil Island in Howe Sound, New Westminster Land District
Latitude-LongitudeClick here for an explanation of Position Type.: 49°35'00''N, 123°17'00''W at the approximate centre of this feature.
DatumClick here for an explanation of Datum.: NAD27
NTS MapClick here for an explanation of NTS Map.: 92G/11
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Origin Notes and History:

Squamish Band. Formerly referred to as Defence Island 28A. Name changed to Kwum Kwum IR effective April 22, 1982 with acreage of 15.4
Source: Canadian Geographical Names Database, Ottawa