Major Albert Bowman Rogers, who served with the U.S. Cavalry, was hired in 1881 by Canadian Pacific to find a rail route through the Selkirk and Rocky mountain ranges. Approaching the Selkirks from the west, Rogers discovered the pass that now bears his name on May 29, 1881. The following year, he discovered the eastern approach of the Beaver River valley. For his efforts, Canadian Pacific awarded Rogers with $5,000. and a gold watch.

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