Calapooia River facts for kids
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The Calapooia River where it meets the Willamette River in Albany
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 Location of the mouth of the Calapooia River in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Linn |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Cascade Range 4,552 ft (1,387 m) 44°15′54″N 122°19′25″W / 44.26500°N 122.32361°W |
| River mouth | Willamette River 180 ft (55 m) 44°38′20″N 123°6′36″W / 44.63889°N 123.11000°W |
| Length | 80 mi (130 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 374 sq mi (970 km2) |
The Calapooia River is a river in Oregon, USA. It flows for about 80 miles (130 km) (129 km) before joining the Willamette River. This river is an important part of the local environment and history.
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Exploring the Calapooia River
The Calapooia River starts high up in the Cascade Range mountains. Its journey begins near a place called Tidbits Mountain. From there, it flows generally towards the northwest.
Journey Through Forests and Towns
In its early sections, the river runs through parts of the Willamette National Forest. This area is full of trees and wildlife. As it moves downstream, the Calapooia River passes by several small towns. These include Holley, Crawfordsville, and Brownsville. These towns are located in the Willamette Valley.
The river eventually reaches Albany, where it meets the larger Willamette River. Another town, Tangent, is also close to the river. It sits near Lake Creek, which is one of the Calapooia's smaller branches.
Where the Rivers Meet
The spot where the Calapooia River joins the Willamette River is important. From this meeting point, it's about 120 miles (190 km) (193 km) by water until the Willamette River flows into the mighty Columbia River.
The Name of the River
The Calapooia River gets its name from the Kalapuya people. They were a group of Native Americans who lived in the Willamette Valley for many years. The name "Calapooia" is another way to spell "Kalapuya."
Smaller Streams Joining the Calapooia
Many smaller streams and creeks flow into the Calapooia River along its path. These smaller waterways are called tributaries. They add water to the main river, helping it grow bigger as it flows. Some of these include the North Fork Calapooia River, King Creek, and Lake Creek.
