Partridge River (BC-Yukon) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Partridge River |
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| Country | Canada |
| Territory/Province | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Unnamed mountain British Columbia 1,661 m (5,449 ft) 59°56′15″N 135°30′00″W / 59.93750°N 135.50000°W |
| River mouth | Bennett Lake Yukon 641 m (2,103 ft) 60°02′24″N 135°09′58″W / 60.04000°N 135.16611°W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Bering Sea drainage basin |
The Partridge River is a river located in Canada. It flows through two different parts of Canada: the Yukon territory and the province of British Columbia. This river is part of a very large water system called the Bering Sea drainage basin. It eventually flows into Bennett Lake.
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The River's Journey
Where Does It Flow?
The Partridge River starts high up on an unnamed mountain in British Columbia. This starting point is about 1,661 meters (or 5,449 feet) above sea level. From there, the river first flows north.
Then, it makes a sudden turn and flows southeast. Along its way, another smaller stream joins it from the right side. The river then heads northeast and passes through a lake called Partridge Lake.
After Partridge Lake, the river crosses into the Yukon territory. Finally, it reaches its end, or "mouth," on the western part of Bennett Lake. The water from Bennett Lake then travels through the Nares River, the Tagish River, and the Yukon River, eventually reaching the big Bering Sea.
Other Streams Joining In
Tributaries of Partridge River
A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger river. The Partridge River has a few tributaries that add water to it:
- Lemieux Creek (this stream joins from the right side of the river)
- Jones Creek (this stream joins from the left side of the river)
