Little Skootamatta Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Little Skootamatta Creek |
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 Location of the mouth of Little Skootamatta Creek in southern Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
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| Main source | Unnamed lake Addington Highlands, Lennox and Addington County 224 m (735 ft) 44°40′43″N 77°07′44″W / 44.67861°N 77.12889°W |
| River mouth | Skootamatta River Tweed, Hastings County 179 m (587 ft) 44°34′28″N 77°14′26″W / 44.57444°N 77.24056°W |
| Length | 22 km (14 mi) |
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| River system | Great Lakes Basin |
Little Skootamatta Creek is a small river, also called a creek. It flows through Hastings County and Lennox and Addington County in Ontario, Canada. This creek is part of the larger Moira River and Lake Ontario water systems. Its name likely comes from the Ojibwe language, meaning "burnt shoreline."
Journey of the Creek
The Little Skootamatta Creek starts its journey from a lake that doesn't have a name. This lake is found in Addington Highlands, which is in Lennox and Addington County. The starting point is about 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) northeast of a town called Kaladar. Here, the creek begins at an elevation of 224 metres (735 ft) above sea level.
As the creek flows, it heads southwest. It goes under Ontario Highway 41, a major road. Along its path, it passes through several other unnamed lakes. Many smaller streams, called tributaries, join the creek, adding to its water. One of these tributaries comes from Jacksons Lake.
Further along, another road, Ontario Highway 7, runs right next to the creek. The creek continues its southwest path. It also flows under a large power line owned by Hydro One. Finally, the creek enters Tweed, a town in Hastings County.
The Little Skootamatta Creek ends when it flows into the Skootamatta River. This meeting point is about 7 kilometres (4 mi) east of Actinolite. At this spot, the elevation is 179 metres (587 ft). From there, the Skootamatta River continues its journey. It eventually flows into the Moira River. The Moira River then empties into the Bay of Quinte, which is part of Lake Ontario near the city of Belleville.
