Frog Lakes facts for kids
The Frog Lakes are a group of lakes found in the northern part of British Columbia, Canada. They are located in the Stikine Ranges, which are part of the interior of British Columbia. These lakes are unique because they are on a major natural dividing line for rivers.
Exploring the Frog Lakes
The Frog Lakes are a series of lakes that send their water eastward. This water flows into a small stream that eventually joins the Frog River. The Frog River then flows into the Kechika River, which is a large river in the region.
Where the Water Goes
Even though the Frog Lakes are not the very beginning of the Frog River, they are in a valley that runs from east to west. This valley acts like a natural wall, separating the areas where water flows into different major rivers. To the west, water from a nearby lake flows into the Pitman River, which is a branch of the Stikine River. The Stikine River eventually flows into the Pacific Ocean.
On the other hand, the Kechika River, which gets water from the Frog Lakes, is a big part of the Liard River. The Liard River then flows into the mighty Mackenzie River. The Mackenzie River eventually empties into the Arctic Ocean.
The Great Divide
Because the Frog Lakes send water to rivers that end up in both the Pacific Ocean and the Arctic Ocean, they are located on the Continental Divide. This is a very important natural boundary across North and South America. It separates the land where water flows to the Pacific Ocean from the land where water flows to the Atlantic or Arctic Oceans.
Frog Lakes Pass
Near the Frog Lakes, there is a mountain pass called the Frog Lakes Pass. A pass is like a lower area between mountains that makes it easier to travel through. This pass is about 1,015 meters (3,330 feet) high. It is a key point for a nearby mountain called Sharktooth Mountain. Sharktooth Mountain is much taller, reaching about 2,668 meters (8,753 feet) high. The pass helps define how much a mountain stands out from its surroundings.
