The Nakimu Caves, Glacier Dominion Park, B. C. — John Shaqi
The Nakimu Caves, Glacier Dominion Park, B. C.Canada. National Parks Branch
Science
The Nakimu Caves, Glacier Dominion Park, B. C.
Canada. National Parks Branch
Nakimu Caves (B.C.)
“At one time the stream entered by this opening, but a natural dam has
gradually been formed causing it to find a new opening at the spot where
it is now shown disappearing on the map. About midway between the
entrance of the creek and the old entrance, Deutschman has excavated a
small natural opening to a size sufficiently large enough to admit an
average person with comfort. A small passage joins with the underground
way of the creek, and by following along its edge you eventually come to
the point of vantage previously described. _En route_, several small
chambers are passed, originally carved out of the rock in the form of
potholes by the swirl and swish of the waters, but since much distorted
in shape owing to disintegration of the cleavage planes. The spot is
unique and wonderful, and the sensations it produces eerie in the
extreme. It is well worthy of a visit.
[Illustration: On the road 2 miles from Glacier—Ross Peak in distance.]
Mill Bridge Series.
“On making its exit at the eastern end of Gopher Bridge, Cougar creek
pours down a narrow rock-cut for a distance of 350 feet, when it again
disappears in a whirl of flying spray below the surface of the valley.
It reappears, 300 feet farther on at the bottom of a deep gorge, having
dropped 85 feet while underground. The interval between the exit and
entrance has been named Mill bridge by the party previously mentioned,
on account of the roar of the water as it rushes underground through the
choked entrance, resembling the noise made by a big mill in full
operation.
“The rock-cut above referred to is narrow, about 8 to 10 feet wide, and
of regular appearance. The upper half presents a series of cascades and
falls, and the sides show curious small potholes that are in the process
of erosion from the soft limestone. It has been named ‘The Flume,’ owing
to its resemblance to a millrace. There are several openings at the
point where the creek disappears, and its last spectacular leap as it
vanishes underground is very striking. 70 feet farther east is a larger
opening, at one time the point where the stream disappeared, but as the
rush of water cut deeper in the rock channel it took advantage of a
handy crack and gradually carved out for itself the opening where the
full volume now descends.
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