Bolton River (Manitoba) facts for kids
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 Location of the mouth of the Bolton River in Manitoba.
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Manitoba |
| Region | Northern |
| Census Division | No. 22 - Thompson-North Central |
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| Main source | Musketasonan Lake 249 m (817 ft) 53°58′48″N 96°35′25″W / 53.98000°N 96.59028°W |
| River mouth | Aswapiswanan Lake 186 m (610 ft) 54°28′05″N 95°27′47″W / 54.46806°N 95.46306°W |
| Length | 115 km (71 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Hudson Bay drainage basin |
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The Bolton River is a river located in Manitoba, Canada. It's part of a huge area where all the water flows towards Hudson Bay. This river is about 115 kilometres (71 mi) long. It starts at Musketasonan Lake and flows generally northeast.
The river's journey takes its waters through several lakes and over some rapids. Eventually, the Bolton River empties into Aswapiswanan Lake. From there, its waters continue their long journey, eventually reaching Gods Lake, then the Gods River, and finally the Hayes River before flowing into the vast Hudson Bay.
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Exploring the Bolton River's Path
The Bolton River begins its journey at Musketasonan Lake. This lake is found about 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of Molson Lake. At its starting point, the river is at an elevation of about 249 metres (817 ft) above sea level.
Lakes Along the Way
As the Bolton River flows northeast, it passes through several lakes. Each lake is at a slightly lower elevation, showing the river's steady descent towards Hudson Bay:
- Little Bolton Lake is at an elevation of 224 metres (735 ft).
- Rushforth Lake is found at an elevation of 218 metres (715 ft).
- Bolton Lake is at an elevation of 212 metres (696 ft). Here, another river called the Nikik River joins the Bolton River from the right side.
- Kakwusis Lake is the last major lake the river flows through, at an elevation of 208 metres (682 ft).
Rapids and the River's End
After flowing through Kakwusis Lake, the Bolton River continues its path northeast. It goes over two sets of rapids:
- The twin Kasukwapiskechewak Rapids.
- The twin Kakwu Rapids.
Finally, the river empties into Aswapiswanan Lake. This happens at an elevation of 186 metres (610 ft). Aswapiswanan Lake is located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) west southwest of the community of Gods Lake Narrows.
Part of a Bigger Water System
The Bolton River is an important part of a much larger water system. All the water from the Bolton River eventually makes its way to Hudson Bay. This entire area, where all the water flows towards Hudson Bay, is called the Hudson Bay drainage basin. It's like a giant funnel that collects water from many rivers and lakes and directs it to the bay.
