Raft River (British Columbia) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Raft River |
|
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Columbia Mountains |
| River mouth | North Thompson River east of Clearwater, Thompson Country 400 m (1,300 ft) 51°37′55″N 119°59′32″W / 51.63194°N 119.99222°W |
| Length | 78 km (48 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 764 km2 (295 sq mi) |
| Tributaries |
|
The Raft River is a smaller river, also called a tributary. It flows into the North Thompson River. The North Thompson River is a major tributary of the Fraser River. Both are in the Canadian province of British Columbia. The Raft River flows through an area called the Shuswap Highland. This area is southeast of Wells Gray Provincial Park. Most of the land that drains into the Raft River is outside Wells Gray Park. Only a small part, where the West Raft River starts, is inside the park.
Journey of the Raft River
The Raft River begins in the Columbia Mountains. These mountains are located between Wells Gray Provincial Park and the North Thompson River. The river starts south of the Blue River and southwest of the town of Blue River.
Flowing South
The Raft River generally flows south. It travels through the Shuswap Highland region. Eventually, it joins the North Thompson River. This meeting point is just east of the town of Clearwater.
Rivers Joining the Raft
As the Raft River flows south, other smaller streams and rivers join it. These are called tributaries. Some of these include:
- Richie Creek
- Stratton Creek
- Maxwell Creek
- West Raft River
- Blowhole Creek
- Moilliet Creek
- McCorvie Creek
- Willis Creek
