“The whole of the Yukon district, so far as it is at present known, may be described as a region of mountains and valleys, of plateaux and rolling uplands.”

George Mercer Dawson

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About George Mercer Dawson

Geologist Canadian

George Mercer Dawson was a renowned Canadian geologist and surveyor who made significant contributions to the exploration of Western Canada. Born in Pictou, Nova Scotia, he overcame physical disabilities from a...

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