Bear Creek (Tahltan River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bear Creek |
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 Mouth of Bear Creek
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| District | Cassiar Land District |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Level Mountain Range Level Mountain 1,578 m (5,177 ft) 58°18′20″N 131°24′41″W / 58.30556°N 131.41139°W |
| River mouth | Tahltan River 502 m (1,647 ft) 58°7′15″N 131°18′2″W / 58.12083°N 131.30056°W |
| Length | 28 km (17 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 98.5 km2 (38.0 sq mi), |
| Topo maps | NTS 104J6 Beatty Creek NTS 104J3 Tahltan River |
Bear Creek is a small river in the northwest part of British Columbia, Canada. It flows into the Tahltan River. Bear Creek is about 28 km (17 mi) long. It flows mostly south through an area called the Nahlin Plateau.
The area of land that drains into Bear Creek is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 98.5 km2 (38.0 sq mi). On average, about 1.17 m3/s (41 cu ft/s) of water flows through Bear Creek each second.
Bear Creek's mouth is about 25 km (16 mi) north of Telegraph Creek. The land around the creek is mostly shrubland and conifer forest. Bear Creek is located in the traditional lands of the Tahltan people.
Where Does Bear Creek Flow?
Bear Creek starts on the south side of a huge shield volcano called Level Mountain. This is about 15 km (9.3 mi) south of Meszah Peak. Meszah Peak is the highest point in the Level Mountain Range.
The creek flows south across Level Mountain's high, mostly bare lava plateau. After about 17 km (11 mi), Bear Creek enters a deep canyon. This canyon is carved into the steep edge of Level Mountain.
Several other streams also join Bear Creek here. These streams also flow south from the high lava plateau. They have also carved deep canyons into the mountain's edge. Below this steep edge, the area is covered by coniferous forests.
Bear Creek continues flowing south. It collects water from a few more streams. Finally, it reaches the Tahltan River. This is about a kilometre east of where the Little Tahltan River joins the Tahltan River. It is also near the "Tahltan Forks 5" Indian reserve of the Tahltan First Nation.
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