Lost Creek (Koshin River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lost Creek |
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 Mouth of Lost Creek
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| District | Cassiar Land District |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Level Mountain Nahlin Plateau 1,687 m (5,535 ft) 58°33′8″N 131°24′55″W / 58.55222°N 131.41528°W |
| River mouth | Koshin River 937 m (3,074 ft) 58°39′53″N 131°42′11″W / 58.66472°N 131.70306°W |
| Length | 26 km (16 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 70.0 km2 (27.0 sq mi), |
| Topo map | NTS 104J12 Dididontu River NTS 104J11 Granite Lake |
Lost Creek is a small river, or tributary, that flows into the Koshin River. It is located in the northwest part of British Columbia, Canada. This creek travels about 26 km (16 mi) (16 miles) before joining the Koshin River. It meets the Koshin River just north of a place called Hatin Lake.
The area of land that drains water into Lost Creek is called its watershed. This watershed covers about 70.0 km2 (27.0 sq mi) (27 square miles). The average amount of water flowing in Lost Creek each year is about 1.07 m3/s (38 cu ft/s) (37.8 cubic feet per second).
Lost Creek's watershed is mostly covered by different types of plants. About 46% is shrubland, which means it has many bushes and small trees. Another 31.5% is conifer forest, full of trees like pine and spruce. About 12% of the land is barren, meaning it has very little plant life.
Lost Creek flows through the traditional lands of two First Nations groups. These are the Taku River Tlingit First Nation (part of the Tlingit people) and the Tahltan First Nation (part of the Tahltan people).
Where Lost Creek Begins and Ends
Lost Creek starts high up on the north side of Level Mountain. Level Mountain is a huge shield volcano, which is a type of volcano with gentle slopes. The creek begins near the sources of other creeks like Kaha Creek and Matsatu Creek. This starting point is about 8 km (5.0 mi) (5 miles) north of Meszah Peak, the highest point on Level Mountain.
The creek first flows through a high, open area on Level Mountain. This area is a lava plateau, formed by ancient lava flows. As it continues, Lost Creek moves into rougher, forested land. For its last 2 km (1.2 mi) (1.2 miles), Lost Creek enters the flat, wet area around the Koshin River. It finally empties into the Koshin River in these wetlands, north of Hatin Lake.
An old trail called the Yukon Telegraph Trail crosses Lost Creek near where it joins the Koshin River. This trail used to be part of a telegraph line that connected distant places.
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