East Dunrankin River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids East Dunrankin River |
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 Location of the mouth of the East Dunrankin River in Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Northeastern Ontario |
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| Main source | Unnamed marsh Bonar Township, Sudbury District 349 m (1,145 ft) 48°23′26″N 83°04′42″W / 48.39056°N 83.07833°W |
| River mouth | Dunrankin River Stefansson Township, Algoma District 305 m (1,001 ft) 48°34′57″N 83°04′14″W / 48.58250°N 83.07056°W |
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| River system | James Bay drainage basin |
The East Dunrankin River is a river located in Ontario, Canada. You can find it in the Algoma District and Sudbury District in the northeastern part of the province. This river is part of the larger James Bay drainage basin. A drainage basin is like a giant funnel where all the rain and snowmelt flow into one main river or lake. The East Dunrankin River is also a tributary of the Dunrankin River, which means it's a smaller river that flows into a bigger one.
Where the River Flows
The East Dunrankin River starts in a marsh (a type of wetland) in Bonar Township, which is in the Sudbury District. From there, it flows north.
Journey Through Districts
As it continues its journey, the river crosses into the Algoma District. It keeps flowing north and eventually goes under the Canadian National Railway's main train line. This railway was finished way back in 1915! The river passes between two railway spots, Dunrankin and Agate.
Reaching Its End
The river then enters Stefansson Township. Soon after, it reaches its end, flowing into the Dunrankin River. The Dunrankin River is part of a chain of rivers that eventually lead to James Bay. It flows into the Kapuskasing River, which then joins the Mattagami River, and finally, the Moose River carries the water all the way to James Bay.
