Purcell Region (Farnham 2) Map Hierarchy: North America / Continental Columbia / Purcell. Location: The Purcell Region is In southeastern BC, west of the Selkirk Mountains and east of the Rockies. The southern part is contained in the crook of the Kootenay River, and the northern part on the Duncan-Columbia divide. Area: 24114 sq km Click Here for Mountains |