Kotaneelee River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kotaneelee River |
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| Country | Canada |
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| Main source | La Biche Range, Yukon 1,600 m (5,200 ft) 60°49′15.13″N 124°31′57.47″W / 60.8208694°N 124.5326306°W |
| River mouth | Liard River Northwest Territories 230 m (750 ft) 60°10′50.23″N 123°42′01.73″W / 60.1806194°N 123.7004806°W |
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The Kotaneelee River is a river found in the Northwest Territories of Canada. It is a smaller river that flows into the larger Liard River.
A special rock layer, or "formation," is named after this river. This rock layer is part of a huge area of rocks and sediments called the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin.
Where the River Flows
The Kotaneelee River starts in Yukon, a territory in Canada. It begins high up in the La Biche Mountains, about 1,600 m (5,200 ft) above sea level.
From there, the river flows west into the Northwest Territories. It then turns and flows southeast between two mountain ranges: the La Biche Range and the Northern Kotaneelee Range.
The river then turns east, flowing between the Northern and Southern Kotaneelee Ranges. After a while, another stream called Chinkeh Creek joins it.
The Kotaneelee River then turns south. It flows next to the Liard Range, which is part of the Franklin Mountains. The river goes around a place called Mount Pointed and then heads east. It passes north of Mount Martin and south of Fisherman Lake.
Finally, the Kotaneelee River flows into the Liard River. This happens about 15 km (9.3 mi) upstream from the town of Fort Liard. At this point, the river is about 230 m (750 ft) above sea level.
Rivers Joining In
The Kotaneelee River has at least one important stream that flows into it:
- Chinkeh Creek: This creek joins the Kotaneelee River from its left side.
