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{{Short description|Provincial Park in British Columbia, Canada}} |
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| name = Anderson Flats Provincial Park |
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| photo = File:'Ksan at Skeena-Bulkley confluence.jpg |
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| photo_caption = Northwestward aerial view of Anderson Flats Provincial Park to the right of the confluence |
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| map = British Columbia|coordinates={{coord|55|14|39|N|127|39|55|W|}} |
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|location = [[Regional District of Kitimat–Stikine|Kitmat-Stikine]], British Columbia, Canada |
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| website = [https://bcparks.ca/anderson-flats-park/ Official website] |
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| established = 2007 |
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| area = {{convert|99|ha|acre}} |
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'''Anderson Flats Park''' is in the [[Skeena Country|Skeena]] region of west central [[British Columbia]], Canada. This [[provincial park]] is on the southeast shore at the junction of the [[Skeena River]] and [[Bulkley River|Buckley River]], between [[South Hazelton]] and "Old" [[Hazelton, British Columbia|Hazelton]].<ref>{{BCGNIS|60941|Anderson Flats Park (provincial park)}}</ref> Off [[British Columbia Highway 16|BC Highway 16]], the locality is by road about {{convert|73|km|mi}} northwest of [[Smithers, British Columbia|Smithers]] and {{convert|132|km|mi|0}} northeast of [[Terrace, British Columbia|Terrace]]. |
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==First Nations and trade== |
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'''Anderson Flats Provincial Park''' is in [[Regional District of Kitimat–Stikine|Kitimat-Stikine]] near [[Hazelton, British Columbia|Hazelton,]] [[British Columbia]], Canada. It is on the southeast bank where the [[Skeena River]] and [[Bulkley River|Buckley River]] meet. |
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During 1866–1868, the [[Hudson's Bay Company]] (HBC) operated the Ackwilgate fur trading post<ref>{{cite journal | url=https://ojs.library.ubc.ca/index.php/bcstudies/article/download/1428/1472/5896&usg=AOvVaw3EosFnqOZYI9j5e1Q7LPCM&opi=89978449 |last=Galois |first=R.M. |page=6 (64) |title=BC Studies: The Burning of Kitsegukla, 1872 |date=1992 |volume=94 |website=library.ubc.ca}}</ref> at the location,<ref name=5Sep58>{{Cite web | url=http://pgnewspapers.pgpl.ca/fedora/repository/pgc:1958-09-05-03 |page=3 |title=Prince George Citizen |date=5 Sep 1958 | website=pgnewspapers.pgpl.ca}}</ref> and would take its name from an earlier spelling of [[Hagwilget]] to the east. Whenever the HBC built a post, indigenous populations moved toward these trading establishments, which was the case in the Hazelton area.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://open.library.ubc.ca/viewer/delgamuukw/1.0018548#p116z-3r0f:%22Hudson%22 |page=117 (26893) |title=Proceedings of the Supreme Court of British Columbia: Delgamuukw vs Her Majesty the Queen |date=17 May 1990 |website=library.ubc.ca}}</ref> Part of the [[Gitxsan]] asserted traditional territory, the property provided various seasonal berries for picking, but no archaeological evidence indicating residence exists.{{sfn|BC Parks|2007|p=8 (4)}} |
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==Name origin== |
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The park is {{Convert|99|ha|acre}} in area.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Ludwig |first=Michaela |date=2016-08-24 |title=Explore: Anderson Flats Provincial Park • British Columbia Magazine |url=https://www.bcmag.ca/explore-anderson-flats-provincial-park/ |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=British Columbia Magazine |language=en-CA}}</ref> It includes access to the riverfront for [[fishing]] and other [[Recreation|recreational activities]]. In the winter, the park can be used for [[cross-country skiing]] and [[Snowshoe|snowshoeing]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anderson Flats Provincial Park |url=https://accessiblebc.ca/parks/anderson-flats-provincial-park/ |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=Access BC |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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In 1897, Thomas Crosby, a Methodist missionary obtained a Crown Grant for this property. However, the [[Preemption (land)|preemption]] for farming was issued in the prior decade.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://archive.org/details/dailycolonist19080708uvic/page/n9/mode/2up?view=theater&q=mission |page=11 |title=Daily Colonist |date=8 Jul 1908 | website=archive.org}}</ref> Rev. Crosby was in charge of Methodist mission work in the north. The earliest newspaper reference to the former name of Mission Point is May 1908.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.newspapers.com/search/#lnd=1&query=%22having+been+secured+years+ago%22&ymd=1908-05-20&t=11702 |page=2 |title=Province |date=20 May 1908 |quote=It is what is called Mission Point, the property having been secured years ago by Rev. Thomas Crosby, who was a that time in charge of Methodist mission work in the North. | website=www.newspapers.com}}</ref> However, the nature of early mission activity here is unknown. Across the Bulkley, the [[Hazelton, British Columbia#Healthcare |Hazelton hospital]] site had become the mission base by 1904. |
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Around 1950, Arthur and Frances Anderson<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.newspapers.com/search/#lnd=1&query=%22Carnaby+Flats%22&ymd=2001-12-24&t=11779 |page=14 |title=Interior News |date=24 Dec 2001 |quote=Frances Agnes Anderson…til 1946 when they moved to the Fisher Ranch in Telkwa, B.C. Subsequently moved to…Anderson Flats | website=www.newspapers.com}}</ref> bought the property.{{sfn|BC Parks|2007|p=11 (7)}} The earliest newspaper reference to the later name of Anderson flats is November 1974, when vandals burned down the abandoned house once occupied by [[Cataline]] during the 1910s.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.newspapers.com/search/#lnd=1&query=%22recently+when+a+house%22&ymd=1974-11-13&t=11779 |page=10 |title=Interior News |date=13 Nov 1974 |quote= | website=www.newspapers.com}}</ref> |
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{{Infobox protected area|name=Anderson Flats Provincial Park|photo=File:Bulkley River flowing into Skeena River near Hazelton, British Columbia.jpg|photo_caption=Skeena River near Anderson Flats Provincial Park|map=British Columbia|coordinates={{coord|55|14|40|N|127|39|55|W|}}|location=[[Regional District of Kitimat–Stikine|Kitmat-Stikine]], British Columbia, Canada|nearest_city=[[Hazelton, British Columbia|Hazelton,]] [[British Columbia]], Canada|website=https://bcparks.ca/anderson-flats-park/|established=2007|area=99 hectares (240 acres)|governing_body=[[BC Parks]]}}Wildlife living in the Anderson Flats Provincial Park include [[American black bear|black bears]], [[Grizzly bear|grizzly bears]], [[moose]], [[Coyote|coyotes]], [[Wolf|wolves]], [[marten]], [[otter]], [[beaver]], and [[Bald eagle|bald eagles]].<ref name=":0" /> |
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==Livestock== |
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In 1910, P. Burns & Co leased the Mission Point property from the Methodist Church to build a [[slaughterhouse]] and cold storage plant.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://open.library.ubc.ca/viewer/omineca/1.0211723#p0z-4r0f:%22Burns%22 |page=1 |title=Omineca Herald |date=28 May 1910 |website=library.ubc.ca}}</ref> That August, the company installed the operating machinery.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://open.library.ubc.ca/viewer/omineca/1.0211754#p5z-4r0f:%22Mission%22 |page=6 |title=Omineca Herald |date=6 Aug 1910 |website=library.ubc.ca}}</ref> By month end, production had started and [[offal]] was being dumped down a chute into the Skeena.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://open.library.ubc.ca/viewer/omineca/1.0082708#p1z-4r0f:%22Mission%22 |page=2 |title=Omineca Herald |date=27 Aug 1910 |website=library.ubc.ca}}</ref> Operating a Hazelton butcher shop, the company sold meat to residents and the [[Grand Trunk Pacific Railway]] (GTP) construction camps.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://open.library.ubc.ca/viewer/omineca/1.0083216#p1z-4r0f:%22Mission%22 |page=2 |title=Omineca Herald |date=22 Apr 1911 |website=library.ubc.ca}}</ref> |
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In June 1911, the first cattle drive arrived and the next slaughtering season began.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://open.library.ubc.ca/viewer/omineca/1.0082845#p3z-4r0f:%22Mission%22 |page=4 |title=Omineca Herald |date=1 Jul 1911 |website=library.ubc.ca}}</ref> When the season ended that November, 1,500 head of cattle had been processed and 500 carcasses were in cold storage to supply winter demand.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://open.library.ubc.ca/viewer/omineca/1.0211680#p0z-4r0f:%22Mission%22 |page=1 |title=Omineca Herald |date=3 Nov 1911 |website=library.ubc.ca}}</ref> Three months later, a further 200 [[cattle|steers]] were driven from the rail head to ensure an adequate meat supply for customers.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://open.library.ubc.ca/viewer/ominecaminer/1.0082934#p0z-4r0f:%22beef%22 |page=1 |title=Omineca Miner |date=27 Jan 1912 |website=library.ubc.ca}}</ref> |
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Restarting in July 1912, a strong season was again anticipated.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://open.library.ubc.ca/viewer/ominecaminer/1.0082948#p7z-4r0f:%22Burns%22 |page=8 |title=Omineca Miner |date=8 Jun 1912 |website=library.ubc.ca}}</ref> With the completion of railway construction activity in the vicinity that year, the plant did not likely reopen in 1913. |
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In 1914, George M. Beirnes leased the {{convert|340|acre|ha|0|adj=on|order=flip}} property from the Methodist mission for farming.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://open.library.ubc.ca/viewer/ominecaminer/1.0082938#p0z-3r0f:%22Mission%22 |page=1 |title=Omineca Miner |date=9 May 1914 |website=library.ubc.ca}}</ref> |
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==Aviation== |
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In June 1920, Capt. [[St. Clair Streett|Bill Streett]] and Lieut. Clifford C. Nutt of the [[United States Army Air Corps|USAAC]] examined potential landing sites for the Alaska Air Expedition from New York to [[Nome, Alaska]].{{sfn|Weicht|2004|p=215}} They selected George Beirnes' oat field at Mission Point and arranged for a section of field to be cut to allow the landing of four de Havilland [[Airco DH.4|DH-4B]]s.{{sfn|Weicht|2004|p=216}}<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://pgnewspapers.pgpl.ca/fedora/repository/pgc:1920-06-11-01 |page=1 |title=Prince George Citizen |date=11 Jun 1920 |website=pgnewspapers.pgpl.ca}}</ref> In mid-August, the planes landed there,<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://pgnewspapers.pgpl.ca/fedora/repository/pgc:1920-08-13-01 |page=1 |title=Prince George Citizen |date=13 Aug 1920 |website=pgnewspapers.pgpl.ca}}</ref> which became known as the Mission Point Aviation Park. The townspeople tramped upon the loose ground to compact it prior to takeoff{{sfn|Weicht|2004|p=216}} the next day. In late September, three of the four planes landed on their return, staying until early October, when Capt. Howard T. Douglas{{sfn|Weicht|2004|p=217}} travelled by steamship and train to Hazelton. Douglas replaced Sgt. Henriques for the flight back to New York.{{sfn|Weicht|2004|p=219}} |
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In August 2021, Clarence Oliver (Ollie) Prest landed his [[Curtiss JN Jenny#Variants|Curtis JN-4D]]. He entertained the townsfolk with stunts and offered rides for cash, but when the engine stalled on one takeoff, the plane received minor damage on landing in a small field. After repairs, concerns over local fuel quality prompted the shipping of the plane by rail to [[Prince Rupert, British Columbia|Prince Rupert]].{{sfn|Weicht|2004|p=219}} |
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In the [[Air Board (Canada)|Air Board]]'s 1922 published list of approved aerodromes, this was the only BC landing field included. The strip was{{convert|600|by|1800|ft|m|order=flip}} and seaplanes could land on the adjacent river. The Railway Employees Investment and Industrial Association of Hazelton purchased a |
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[[Junkers#Aircraft|Junkers JL-6]], to which floats were installed.{{sfn|Weicht|2004|p=220}} The plane was used for prospecting and hunting expeditions. In summer 1923, the Air Board deemed the plane unairworthy. Repairs proved unsuccessful. Reaching {{convert|300|ft|m|order=flip}} on a test flight, the engine quit, and the floats skidded along a barn roof on landing.{{sfn|Weicht|2004|p=221}} Laying abandoned on the river bank until 1929, the plane was then sold and shipped by rail to [[Prince George, British Columbia| Prince George]]. Mission Point continued to be an important stop for fuel, weather-related issues, and accommodation, for flights to the Yukon and Alaska, since no airfield then existed at Terrace or Prince Rupert. Until the [[Yukon Telegraph Trail|Yukon Telegraph]] was abandoned in 1936, pilots often requested the telegraph linesmen stationed along the route to light fires to indicate the flight path.{{sfn|Weicht|2004|p=222}} |
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In May 1932, five [[Eastman E-2 Sea Rover]]s of the Mitchell Exploration Co. mining expedition, which had been following the GTP line eastward from Ontario, landed on the river.{{sfn|Weicht|2004|p=225}} By this time, improvements were needed for the airstrip to safely handle loaded planes.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://open.library.ubc.ca/viewer/aaah/1.0353098#p1z-3r0f:%22Mission%22 |page=2 |title=Alice Arm and Anyox Herald |date=5 Mar 1932 |website=library.ubc.ca}}</ref> By 1936, the rolling surface prompted an official notice that the use of the unlicensed field was discouraged.{{sfn|Weicht|2004|p=227}} That year, Jack Ahearn made a forced landing. After refueling, the engine stalled a few minutes after takeoff. On landing, the plane struck a barn roof, slid, and was badly damaged.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://pgnewspapers.pgpl.ca/fedora/repository/pgc:1936-07-30-06 |page=6 |title=Prince George Citizen |date=30 Jul 1936 |website=pgnewspapers.pgpl.ca}}</ref> |
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By 1940, during [[World War II]], construction was planned for new airports at Smithers and Prince George. Another field was developed at [[Woodcock Airport|Woodcock]]. Hazelton was bypassed as a stop but was used by local aviators.{{sfn|Weicht|2004|p=226}} |
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Mission Point reverted to a rough field, which remained available until the mid-1960s, where the final mention was in a pilots' guide. Subsequently, the site became overgrown with weeds.{{sfn|Weicht|2004|p=227}} |
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==Park profile== |
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In March 2006, the [[Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy (British Columbia)|Ministry of Environment]] purchased the property from a private owner. Established in May 2007, the {{convert|99|ha|acre|adj=on}} park includes {{convert|1300|m|ft|0}} of river frontage on the two rivers, {{convert|17|ha|acre|0}} of floodplain, and forested terraces. Directly across the Skeena is [[Bulkley Junction Provincial Park]].{{sfn|BC Parks|2007|p=5 (1)}} |
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The wildlife habitat includes [[American black bear|black bear]]s, [[grizzly bear]]s, [[moose]], [[coyotes]]s, [[wolves]], [[marten]], [[otter]], [[beaver]], and [[bald eagles]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bcmag.ca/explore-anderson-flats-provincial-park |last=Ludwig |first=Michaela |title=British Columbia Magazine, Explore: Anderson Flats Provincial Park |date=24 Aug 2016 |website=www.bcmag.ca}}</ref> Deeper pools adjacent to the park provide rearing and over-wintering fish habitat for various species.{{sfn|BC Parks|2007|p=8 (4)}} Forested provincial crown land borders the eastern boundary. A couple of private residences border the park.{{sfn|BC Parks|2007|p=11 (7)}} |
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==Park and adjacent facilities== |
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The [[Hazelton, British Columbia#Ferries and bridges|South Hazelton cross-river ferry and subsequent bridge]] once existed at the end of present Hazelton Station Rd. At this site in 1989, a boat launch was installed.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.newspapers.com/search/#lnd=1&query=%22public+use%22&ymd=1989-11-08&t=11779 |page=4 |title=Interior News |date=8 Nov 1989 |quote= | website=www.newspapers.com}}</ref> Power boats, recreational and commercial rafters, canoeists and kayakers continue to use this boat ramp. Roads within the park provide public access to both rivers, which offer excellent recreational fishing opportunities. Camping is available June through September.{{sfn|BC Parks|2007|p=9 (5)}} Local residents and occasional visitors accessed the property for fishing and seasonal camping long before the park creation.{{sfn|BC Parks|2007|p=10 (6)}} The open, grassy areas and gravel beach are suitable for picnics and day-use activities. Wheelchair accessible pit toilets exist, but potable water is not available. In winter, [[cross-country skiing]] and [[Snowshoe|snowshoeing]] take place.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://bcparks.ca/anderson-flats-park |title=Anderson Flats Park |website=bcparks.ca}}</ref> |
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===Works cited=== |
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* {{cite book |last=Weicht |first=Christopher |title=North By Northwest |publisher=Creekside Publications |year=2004 |isbn=1-4120-2456-0}} |
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* {{cite report |url=https://nrs.objectstore.gov.bc.ca/kuwyyf/anderson_flats_pk_mds_20070712_751bb6e203.pdf |author=BC Parks |title=Management Direction Statement for Anderson Flats Provincial Park |publisher=Ministry of Environment |date=Jul 2007 |website=gov.bc.ca}} |
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Latest revision as of 20:52, 25 April 2024
Anderson Flats Provincial Park | |
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![]() Northwestward aerial view of Anderson Flats Provincial Park to the right of the confluence | |
Standort | Kitmat-Stikine, British Columbia, Canada |
Coordinates | 55°14′39″N 127°39′55″W / 55.24417°N 127.66528°W |
Area | 99 hectares (240 acres) |
Established | 2007 |
Governing body | BC Parks |
Website | Official website |
Anderson Flats Park is in the Skeena region of west central British Columbia, Canada. This provincial park is on the southeast shore at the junction of the Skeena River and Buckley River, between South Hazelton and "Old" Hazelton.[1] Off BC Highway 16, the locality is by road about 73 kilometres (45 mi) northwest of Smithers and 132 kilometres (82 mi) northeast of Terrace.
First Nations and trade
[edit]During 1866–1868, the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) operated the Ackwilgate fur trading post[2] at the location,[3] and would take its name from an earlier spelling of Hagwilget to the east. Whenever the HBC built a post, indigenous populations moved toward these trading establishments, which was the case in the Hazelton area.[4] Part of the Gitxsan asserted traditional territory, the property provided various seasonal berries for picking, but no archaeological evidence indicating residence exists.[5]
Name origin
[edit]In 1897, Thomas Crosby, a Methodist missionary obtained a Crown Grant for this property. However, the preemption for farming was issued in the prior decade.[6] Rev. Crosby was in charge of Methodist mission work in the north. The earliest newspaper reference to the former name of Mission Point is May 1908.[7] However, the nature of early mission activity here is unknown. Across the Bulkley, the Hazelton hospital site had become the mission base by 1904.
Around 1950, Arthur and Frances Anderson[8] bought the property.[9] The earliest newspaper reference to the later name of Anderson flats is November 1974, when vandals burned down the abandoned house once occupied by Cataline during the 1910s.[10]
Livestock
[edit]In 1910, P. Burns & Co leased the Mission Point property from the Methodist Church to build a slaughterhouse and cold storage plant.[11] That August, the company installed the operating machinery.[12] By month end, production had started and offal was being dumped down a chute into the Skeena.[13] Operating a Hazelton butcher shop, the company sold meat to residents and the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTP) construction camps.[14]
In June 1911, the first cattle drive arrived and the next slaughtering season began.[15] When the season ended that November, 1,500 head of cattle had been processed and 500 carcasses were in cold storage to supply winter demand.[16] Three months later, a further 200 steers were driven from the rail head to ensure an adequate meat supply for customers.[17]
Restarting in July 1912, a strong season was again anticipated.[18] With the completion of railway construction activity in the vicinity that year, the plant did not likely reopen in 1913.
In 1914, George M. Beirnes leased the 138-hectare (340-acre) property from the Methodist mission for farming.[19]
Aviation
[edit]In June 1920, Capt. Bill Streett and Lieut. Clifford C. Nutt of the USAAC examined potential landing sites for the Alaska Air Expedition from New York to Nome, Alaska.[20] They selected George Beirnes' oat field at Mission Point and arranged for a section of field to be cut to allow the landing of four de Havilland DH-4Bs.[21][22] In mid-August, the planes landed there,[23] which became known as the Mission Point Aviation Park. The townspeople tramped upon the loose ground to compact it prior to takeoff[21] the next day. In late September, three of the four planes landed on their return, staying until early October, when Capt. Howard T. Douglas[24] travelled by steamship and train to Hazelton. Douglas replaced Sgt. Henriques for the flight back to New York.[25]
In August 2021, Clarence Oliver (Ollie) Prest landed his Curtis JN-4D. He entertained the townsfolk with stunts and offered rides for cash, but when the engine stalled on one takeoff, the plane received minor damage on landing in a small field. After repairs, concerns over local fuel quality prompted the shipping of the plane by rail to Prince Rupert.[25]
In the Air Board's 1922 published list of approved aerodromes, this was the only BC landing field included. The strip was180 by 550 metres (600 by 1,800 ft) and seaplanes could land on the adjacent river. The Railway Employees Investment and Industrial Association of Hazelton purchased a Junkers JL-6, to which floats were installed.[26] The plane was used for prospecting and hunting expeditions. In summer 1923, the Air Board deemed the plane unairworthy. Repairs proved unsuccessful. Reaching 91 metres (300 ft) on a test flight, the engine quit, and the floats skidded along a barn roof on landing.[27] Laying abandoned on the river bank until 1929, the plane was then sold and shipped by rail to Prince George. Mission Point continued to be an important stop for fuel, weather-related issues, and accommodation, for flights to the Yukon and Alaska, since no airfield then existed at Terrace or Prince Rupert. Until the Yukon Telegraph was abandoned in 1936, pilots often requested the telegraph linesmen stationed along the route to light fires to indicate the flight path.[28]
In May 1932, five Eastman E-2 Sea Rovers of the Mitchell Exploration Co. mining expedition, which had been following the GTP line eastward from Ontario, landed on the river.[29] By this time, improvements were needed for the airstrip to safely handle loaded planes.[30] By 1936, the rolling surface prompted an official notice that the use of the unlicensed field was discouraged.[31] That year, Jack Ahearn made a forced landing. After refueling, the engine stalled a few minutes after takeoff. On landing, the plane struck a barn roof, slid, and was badly damaged.[32]
By 1940, during World War II, construction was planned for new airports at Smithers and Prince George. Another field was developed at Woodcock. Hazelton was bypassed as a stop but was used by local aviators.[33]
Mission Point reverted to a rough field, which remained available until the mid-1960s, where the final mention was in a pilots' guide. Subsequently, the site became overgrown with weeds.[31]
Park profile
[edit]In March 2006, the Ministry of Environment purchased the property from a private owner. Established in May 2007, the 99-hectare (240-acre) park includes 1,300 metres (4,265 ft) of river frontage on the two rivers, 17 hectares (42 acres) of floodplain, and forested terraces. Directly across the Skeena is Bulkley Junction Provincial Park.[34]
The wildlife habitat includes black bears, grizzly bears, moose, coyotess, wolves, marten, otter, beaver, and bald eagles.[35] Deeper pools adjacent to the park provide rearing and over-wintering fish habitat for various species.[5] Forested provincial crown land borders the eastern boundary. A couple of private residences border the park.[9]
Park and adjacent facilities
[edit]The South Hazelton cross-river ferry and subsequent bridge once existed at the end of present Hazelton Station Rd. At this site in 1989, a boat launch was installed.[36] Power boats, recreational and commercial rafters, canoeists and kayakers continue to use this boat ramp. Roads within the park provide public access to both rivers, which offer excellent recreational fishing opportunities. Camping is available June through September.[37] Local residents and occasional visitors accessed the property for fishing and seasonal camping long before the park creation.[38] The open, grassy areas and gravel beach are suitable for picnics and day-use activities. Wheelchair accessible pit toilets exist, but potable water is not available. In winter, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing take place.[39]
References
[edit]- ^ "Anderson Flats Park (provincial park)". BC Geographical Names.
- ^ Galois, R.M. (1992). "BC Studies: The Burning of Kitsegukla, 1872". library.ubc.ca. 94: 6 (64).
- ^ "Prince George Citizen". pgnewspapers.pgpl.ca. 5 Sep 1958. p. 3.
- ^ "Proceedings of the Supreme Court of British Columbia: Delgamuukw vs Her Majesty the Queen". library.ubc.ca. 17 May 1990. p. 117 (26893).
- ^ a b BC Parks 2007, p. 8 (4).
- ^ "Daily Colonist". archive.org. 8 Jul 1908. p. 11.
- ^ "Province". www.newspapers.com. 20 May 1908. p. 2.
It is what is called Mission Point, the property having been secured years ago by Rev. Thomas Crosby, who was a that time in charge of Methodist mission work in the North.
- ^ "Interior News". www.newspapers.com. 24 Dec 2001. p. 14.
Frances Agnes Anderson…til 1946 when they moved to the Fisher Ranch in Telkwa, B.C. Subsequently moved to…Anderson Flats
- ^ a b BC Parks 2007, p. 11 (7).
- ^ "Interior News". www.newspapers.com. 13 Nov 1974. p. 10.
- ^ "Omineca Herald". library.ubc.ca. 28 May 1910. p. 1.
- ^ "Omineca Herald". library.ubc.ca. 6 Aug 1910. p. 6.
- ^ "Omineca Herald". library.ubc.ca. 27 Aug 1910. p. 2.
- ^ "Omineca Herald". library.ubc.ca. 22 Apr 1911. p. 2.
- ^ "Omineca Herald". library.ubc.ca. 1 Jul 1911. p. 4.
- ^ "Omineca Herald". library.ubc.ca. 3 Nov 1911. p. 1.
- ^ "Omineca Miner". library.ubc.ca. 27 Jan 1912. p. 1.
- ^ "Omineca Miner". library.ubc.ca. 8 Jun 1912. p. 8.
- ^ "Omineca Miner". library.ubc.ca. 9 May 1914. p. 1.
- ^ Weicht 2004, p. 215.
- ^ a b Weicht 2004, p. 216.
- ^ "Prince George Citizen". pgnewspapers.pgpl.ca. 11 Jun 1920. p. 1.
- ^ "Prince George Citizen". pgnewspapers.pgpl.ca. 13 Aug 1920. p. 1.
- ^ Weicht 2004, p. 217.
- ^ a b Weicht 2004, p. 219.
- ^ Weicht 2004, p. 220.
- ^ Weicht 2004, p. 221.
- ^ Weicht 2004, p. 222.
- ^ Weicht 2004, p. 225.
- ^ "Alice Arm and Anyox Herald". library.ubc.ca. 5 Mar 1932. p. 2.
- ^ a b Weicht 2004, p. 227.
- ^ "Prince George Citizen". pgnewspapers.pgpl.ca. 30 Jul 1936. p. 6.
- ^ Weicht 2004, p. 226.
- ^ BC Parks 2007, p. 5 (1).
- ^ Ludwig, Michaela (24 Aug 2016). "British Columbia Magazine, Explore: Anderson Flats Provincial Park". www.bcmag.ca.
- ^ "Interior News". www.newspapers.com. 8 Nov 1989. p. 4.
- ^ BC Parks 2007, p. 9 (5).
- ^ BC Parks 2007, p. 10 (6).
- ^ "Anderson Flats Park". bcparks.ca.
Works cited
[edit]- Weicht, Christopher (2004). North By Northwest. Creekside Publications. ISBN 1-4120-2456-0.
- BC Parks (Jul 2007). Management Direction Statement for Anderson Flats Provincial Park (PDF). gov.bc.ca (Report). Ministry of Environment.