Eagle Nest is a Natural Area with Protected Notation, south of, but not adjoining Cypress Hills Provincial Park. It is about 10 km southwest of the community of Elkwater.
- Map of the Area
- Biophysical Observations (via iNaturalist)
- Site Statistics
- Further Reading
- Site Inspections
Map of the Area
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Biophysical Observations (via iNaturalist)
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Observations & Projects for this Natural Area
- Observations for this Natural Area.
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Site Statistics
| Site Name | Eagle Nest (PNT) |
| Site Type | Natural Area |
| Subtype | Protective Notation (PNT) |
| Natural Region(s) | Montane |
| O.C. No. (Land Ref. Manual) | N/A |
| PASite ID (Map Ref #) | 537 |
| Site # (Parks Website) | |
| Total Area | 132.77 ha. (328.07 ac.) |
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Further Reading
- Eagles Nest Ranch is to the North and was the passion project of an Albertan land developer and his wife. Unfortunately financial difficulties lead to its sale and as of October 2024, the camp’s future is uncertain. See: Eagles Nest Ranch – Cypress Hills & Environ – 2024-October | YEG Ville
Site Inspections
Looking east at the cut line defining the NE border of the site, Eagles Nest PNT, 2024-10-16, P. Potter. 
Looking East across a wet area and a steep valley beyond, Eagles Nest PNT, 2024-10-16, P. Potter. 
Looking East across a wet area, the boundary of the site is about halfway up the hill in the distance, Eagles Nest PNT, 2024-10-16, P. Potter. 
A delicate leftover from the summer, Eagles Nest PNT, 2024-10-16, P. Potter. 
Small wet area formed by the bend of the road; the site boundary is roughly the top of the hill in the background, Eagles Nest PNT, 2024-10-16, P. Potter. 
Looking West across a steep ravine and hill beyond, the boundary is roughly the top of the hill in the distance, Eagles Nest PNT, 2024-10-16, P. Potter. 
Screen capture from the SAPAA-Google Map of Eagles Nest, bottom left hand corner.
SAPAA 