Black River (Thunder Bay District) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Black River |
|
|---|---|
 Location of the mouth of the Black River in Ontario
|
|
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Northwestern Ontario |
| District | Thunder Bay |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Unnamed lake 366 m (1,201 ft) 49°15′30″N 85°34′28″W / 49.25833°N 85.57444°W |
| River mouth | Pic River 186 m (610 ft) 48°37′41″N 86°15′49″W / 48.62806°N 86.26361°W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Great Lakes Basin |
The Black River is a cool river located in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. It flows through the Thunder Bay District. This river is an important part of the Great Lakes Basin, which is a huge area of land that drains into the Great Lakes. The Black River eventually flows into the Pic River.
Contents
Where the Black River Flows
The Black River starts its journey from a lake that doesn't have a name. From there, it travels southwest through a place called Nickle Township. It then enters the town of Manitouwadge and flows into Agonzon Lake.
Journey to the Pic River
After leaving Agonzon Lake, the river flows over a dam and continues its path southwest. It passes under Ontario Highway 614 and then through Lecours Township. Further along, it goes under Ontario Highway 17 and the Canadian Pacific Railway's main train line.
The river then enters Pic Township. Here, it flows over the Wawatay Generating Station, which is a power plant that uses water to make electricity. It also takes in water from a smaller river called the Little Black River. Finally, the Black River reaches its end, joining the Pic River. This meeting point is right across from the Ojibways of the Pic River First Nation reserve, close to where the Pic River flows into Lake Superior.
Following the River
If you're driving in the area, Ontario Highway 614 actually follows the river valley. This road goes from Ontario Highway 17 all the way to Manitouwadge, giving you a good view of the river's path.
Rivers Joining the Black River
Many smaller streams and rivers flow into the Black River, adding to its water. These are called tributaries. Here are some of them:
- Little Black River (joins from the left side)
- Melgund Creek (joins from the left side)
- Swede Creek (joins from the right side)
- Gowan Creek (joins from the right side)
- Valley Creek (joins from the right side)
- Cedar Creek (joins from the left side)
- Amwri Creek (joins from the left side)
- Namebin Creek (joins from the right side)
- Barehead Creek (joins from the right side)
- Jenny Creek (joins from the left side)
- Ziziginiga Creek (joins from the left side)
- Morley Creek (joins from the left side)
- Fox Creek (joins from the right side)
- Lorne Creek (joins from the left side)
