Dunrankin River facts for kids
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 Location of the mouth of the Dunrankin River in Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Northeastern Ontario |
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| Main source | Upper Dunrankin Lake Lloyd Township, Sudbury District 349 m (1,145 ft) 48°24′45″N 83°12′29″W / 48.412595788339225°N 83.20814954565842°W |
| River mouth | Kapuskasing River Clouston Township, Algoma District 259 m (850 ft) 48°46′40″N 82°51′06″W / 48.77778°N 82.85167°W |
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| River system | James Bay drainage basin |
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The Dunrankin River is a river located in the northeastern part of Ontario, Canada. It flows through both Algoma District and Sudbury District. This river is part of the larger James Bay drainage basin, which means its waters eventually flow into James Bay. The Dunrankin River starts at Upper Dunrankin Lake and joins the Kapuskasing River as one of its branches.
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The River's Journey
The Dunrankin River begins its journey at the northeast end of Upper Dunrankin Lake. This lake is found in Lloyd Township, which is in the northern part of Sudbury District. From Upper Dunrankin Lake, the river flows north into Kirkwall Township, located in Algoma District.
Flowing North
The river continues its path north until it reaches Dunrankin Lake. After leaving this lake, it briefly turns west through Lerwick Township. Then, it heads northeast, where it is joined by the Kirkwall River, a tributary flowing into it from the right side.
Past the Railway
The river keeps flowing northeast towards the railway point of Dunrankin. This area is on the main railway line of the Canadian National Railway. This railway was finished in 1915 and was originally called the Canadian Northern Railway. The river passes under the railway line and enters Stefansson Township. Here, it is joined by another tributary, the East Dunrankin River, also from the right.
Reaching the Kapuskasing River
The Dunrankin River continues its northeast flow, splitting into several channels over some rapids. It then enters Amundsen Township and finally Clouston Township. In Clouston Township, the river turns east and reaches its end, flowing into the Kapuskasing River. The Kapuskasing River then flows into the Mattagami River, which eventually joins the Moose River before emptying into James Bay.
Rivers Joining In
The Dunrankin River has a few smaller rivers that flow into it. These are called tributaries.
- East Dunrankin River (joins from the right side)
- Kirkwall River (joins from the right side)
