Makobe River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Makobe River |
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 Location of the mouth of the Makobe River in Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Northeastern Ontario |
| District | Timiskaming |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Makobe Lake Whitson Township 367 m (1,204 ft) 47°28′16″N 80°23′42″W / 47.47111°N 80.39500°W |
| River mouth | Montreal River James 280 m (920 ft) 47°43′54″N 80°19′55″W / 47.73167°N 80.33194°W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Saint Lawrence River drainage basin |
The Makobe River is a river located in northeastern Ontario, Canada. It is part of the huge Saint Lawrence River drainage basin, which means all its water eventually flows into the Saint Lawrence River. The Makobe River is a smaller river that flows into the Montreal River.
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Journey of the Makobe River
The Makobe River starts its journey at Makobe Lake. This lake is found within the beautiful Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater Provincial Park. The river then flows north through different areas.
River's Path and Parks
As the Makobe River flows north, it enters Banks Lake. After that, it continues into the 1,420-hectare (3,500-acre) Makobe-Grays River Provincial Park. This park is special because it protects the land on both sides of the river. The river also runs along the edge of Wallis Township.
Tributaries and End Point
The river keeps flowing north and enters Willet Township. Along the way, it gets water from smaller streams called tributaries.
- One tributary, Crane Creek, joins from the left side.
- Another tributary, Cucumber Creek, joins from the right side.
The Makobe River then enters James Township. Here, it receives water from another left tributary called the Bear River. The river leaves Makobe-Grays River Provincial Park just before the community of Elk Lake. Finally, the Makobe River reaches its end, flowing into the Montreal River.
Connecting to the Ocean
The Montreal River then flows into Lake Timiskaming. From there, its waters join the Ottawa River. The Ottawa River eventually flows into the mighty Saint Lawrence River, which carries all this water out to the Atlantic Ocean.
Nature and Conservation
The area around the Makobe River is very important for nature. Besides the provincial parks, there's also a special conservation area.
Makobe Grays Ice Margin Conservation Reserve
The Makobe Grays Ice Margin Conservation Reserve is a 903-hectare (2,230-acre) protected area. It's located on both sides of the river, especially around where Crane Creek flows in. This reserve helps protect unique natural features.
- Unique Ridges: It has special "spruce-topped moraine ridges." A moraine is a hill or ridge formed by glaciers, and these ones are covered with spruce trees.
- Special Forests: The reserve also protects unique forests of jack pine and poplar trees. These trees grow on the "Makobe Grays end moraine," which is a large ridge of rocks and dirt left behind by a glacier. These areas are important for local wildlife and plants.
