Astoria River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Astoria River |
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The Astoria River before its confluence with the Athabasca River
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
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| Main source | Tonquin Valley 1,983 m (6,506 ft) 52°41′03″N 118°14′59″W / 52.68417°N 118.24972°W |
| River mouth | Athabasca River 1,080 m (3,540 ft) 52°47′57″N 118°01′13″W / 52.79917°N 118.02028°W |
The Astoria River is a short river located in Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada. It is one of the first smaller rivers that flows into the larger Athabasca River. A river that flows into a bigger river is called a tributary.
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Where the Astoria River Begins
The Astoria River starts in a beautiful area called the Tonquin Valley. It gets its water from melting ice and snow, known as meltwater. This meltwater comes from the Fraser Glacier and several mountains. These mountains include The Ramparts, Mount Erebus, Mount Clitheroe, and Oldhorn Mountain.
How the Astoria River Got Its Name
The Astoria River, along with a nearby mountain pass called Astoria Pass, was named after an important person named John Jacob Astor. He owned a company called the American Fur Company. Fur traders from his company traveled through this area a long time ago. They were heading east over Athabasca Pass from a place called Fort Astoria, which was located near the mouth of the Columbia River.
Rivers That Join the Astoria
Several smaller streams and creeks flow into the Astoria River, adding to its water. These are its tributaries:
- Eremite Creek
- Campus Creek
- Verdant Creek
See also
In Spanish: Río Astoria para niños
