Bobs Creek (Ontario) facts for kids
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 Location of the mouth of Bobs Creek in Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Northeastern Ontario |
| District | Cochrane |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Bobs Lake 287 m (942 ft) 48°44′08″N 80°22′19″W / 48.73556°N 80.37194°W |
| River mouth | Shallow River 260 m (850 ft) 48°43′06″N 80°24′02″W / 48.71833°N 80.40056°W |
| Length | 3.3 km (2.1 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | James Bay drainage basin |
Bobs Creek is a small river located in Ontario, Canada. It's found in the Cochrane District, which is in the northeastern part of the province. This creek is part of a larger water system that eventually flows into James Bay.
Bobs Creek is about 3.3 kilometers (2.1 miles) long. It starts at Bobs Lake and flows until it joins another river called the Shallow River.
Where Bobs Creek Flows
Bobs Creek begins at the southeastern end of Bobs Lake. The starting point is quite high up, at about 287 meters (942 feet) above sea level. From there, the creek flows towards the southwest.
As it travels, Bobs Creek picks up water from a smaller stream that flows into it from the left side. Finally, it reaches its end where it meets the Shallow River. This meeting point is at a lower elevation, around 260 meters (853 feet) above sea level.
Part of a Bigger Water System
The Shallow River, where Bobs Creek ends, doesn't stop there. It continues to flow into the Black River. The Black River then joins the Abitibi River.
All these rivers are connected. They form a large network that carries water towards James Bay. This entire area where water collects and flows into a main river or lake is called a drainage basin. So, Bobs Creek is a small but important part of the huge James Bay drainage basin.
