Goose River (North Dakota) facts for kids
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The Goose River in Caledonia, North Dakota
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| Main source | Petersburg Township, Nelson County, North Dakota 1,499 ft (457 m) 47°56′11″N 98°00′55″W / 47.9363889°N 98.0152778°W |
| River mouth | Confluence with the Red River near Caledonia, Traill County, North Dakota 827 ft (252 m) 47°27′35″N 96°51′21″W / 47.4597222°N 96.8558333°W |
| Length | 179 mi (288 km) |
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| Progression | Goose River → Red River → Lake Winnipeg → Nelson River → Hudson Bay → Atlantic Ocean |
| GNIS ID | 1029181 |
The Goose River is a cool river in North Dakota, United States. It flows for about 179 miles (288 km). This makes it a pretty long journey!
The Goose River is a tributary of the Red River of the North. A tributary is a smaller river that flows into a larger one. Think of it like a smaller road joining a bigger highway.
The Goose River's Journey
The Goose River starts in Nelson County, North Dakota. It begins in a place called Petersburg Township. From there, it flows across the land.
It eventually joins the Red River near Caledonia, North Dakota. This meeting point is called a confluence. It's where two rivers come together.
From River to Ocean
The water from the Goose River travels a very long way. First, it flows into the Red River. The Red River then carries the water north.
Next, the water reaches Lake Winnipeg in Canada. From the lake, it flows into the Nelson River. Finally, the Nelson River empties into Hudson Bay. Hudson Bay is a huge body of water connected to the Atlantic Ocean.
So, a raindrop that falls near the Goose River could end up in the Atlantic Ocean! This whole system of rivers and lakes is part of the Hudson Bay watershed. A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a common spot.
The Northwood Bridge
Along its path, the Goose River flows under many bridges. One special bridge is the Northwood Bridge. This bridge is important because it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it has historical value and is protected.
