The mountain wears its ancient scar in gold,
A sunlit shield against the creeping shade;
While down below, the autumn lake grows cold,
And all the lines of noon begin to fade.

For residents of British Columbia, this specific mountain profile might feel nostalgic. In 1996, the province chose an image of Bastion Mountain rising out of Shuswap Lake as the secure background watermark for all new B.C. driver’s licenses. The intricate landscape was considered so detailed and unique that it was used to prevent forgery and fraud.