North Sydenham River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids North Sydenham River |
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 Location of the mouth of the North Sydenham River in Southern Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Southwestern Ontario |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | confluence of Bear Creek and Black Creek 177 m (581 ft) 42°43′42″N 82°21′04″W / 42.72833°N 82.35111°W |
| River mouth | Sydenham River 175 m (574 ft) 42°35′41″N 82°22′53″W / 42.59472°N 82.38139°W |
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| River system | Great Lakes Basin |
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The North Sydenham River is a river in Ontario, Canada. It flows through the areas of Saint Clair and Chatham-Kent. This river is a branch, or "tributary," of the larger Sydenham River. It is also an important part of the huge Great Lakes Basin system.
The River's Journey
The North Sydenham River begins in Saint Clair. It forms where two smaller creeks meet. These are Bear Creek and Black Creek. This starting point is about 177 meters (581 feet) above sea level. It's located east of a community called Wilkesport.
The river first flows southwest, then turns southeast. After that, it heads south. As it travels, it enters the area of Chatham-Kent. Here, another creek called Running Creek joins it.
The North Sydenham River finally reaches its end at the Sydenham River. This meeting point is about 175 meters (574 feet) above sea level. It happens at the community of Wallaceburg.
Connecting to the Great Lakes
The Sydenham River, which the North Sydenham River flows into, continues its journey. It flows through a channel called the Chenail Ecarté (The Snye). From there, the water reaches Lake St. Clair.
Lake St. Clair then connects to the Detroit River. The Detroit River eventually leads to Lake Erie. This means the water from the North Sydenham River travels a long way. It becomes part of the massive Great Lakes Basin.
Creeks that Join the River
Several smaller creeks flow into the North Sydenham River. These are called tributaries. They add water to the river as it flows.
- Bear Creek (joins from the right at the start)
- Black Creek (joins from the left at the start)
- Indian Creek (joins from the right)
- Goodens Creek (joins from the right)
- Ryans Creek (joins from the left)
- Running Creek (joins from the right)
- Otter Creek (joins from the left)
