Lone Butte is an unincorporated community in the South Cariboo region of the

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, north-east of

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on the north side of Green Lake and near the butte of the same name. The area's economy is ranching and recreation based. At an elevation of approximately 3700 feet above sea level, Lone Butte marks the highest point on the

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), which arrived in the community by 1921. BC Archives Pacific Great Eastern Railway Papers 1911-1929
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Unincorporated settlements in British Columbia Geography of the Cariboo Populated places in the Cariboo Regional District Designated places in British Columbia {{cariboo-geo-stub

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