Redstone River (Northeastern Ontario) facts for kids
The Redstone River is a river in Ontario, Canada. It flows through the Cochrane, Timiskaming, and Sudbury areas in northeastern Ontario. This river is part of the larger James Bay drainage basin, which means its water eventually flows into James Bay. The Redstone River is about 87 kilometers (54 miles) long. It starts at Semple Lake and ends at Night Hawk Lake, which is also where the Frederick House River begins.
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 Location of the mouth of the Redstone River in Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Northeastern Ontario |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Redstone Lake Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part, Sudbury District 366 m (1,201 ft) 47°59′35″N 81°18′00″W / 47.99306°N 81.30000°W |
| River mouth | Night Hawk Lake Timmins, Cochrane District 274 m (899 ft) 48°27′19″N 81°02′24″W / 48.45528°N 81.04000°W |
| Length | 87 km (54 mi) |
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| River system | James Bay drainage basin |
Where Does the Redstone River Flow?
The Redstone River starts its journey at Semple Lake. This lake is located in the northern part of the Sudbury District. At its beginning, the river is about 366 meters (1,201 feet) above sea level.
From Semple Lake, the river flows towards the southeast. It then reaches Redstone Lake. After that, it turns and heads northeast. The river passes through a narrow strip of the Timiskaming District.
Finally, the Redstone River enters the city of Timmins in the Cochrane District. It flows into the western side of Night Hawk Lake. At this point, the river is about 274 meters (899 feet) above sea level.
What Happens After Night Hawk Lake?
Night Hawk Lake is an important part of the river's path. The water from Night Hawk Lake flows out through the Frederick House River. This river then joins the Abitibi River.
The Abitibi River eventually flows into the Moose River. The Moose River then carries all this water into James Bay. So, the Redstone River is a small but important part of a much larger river system that reaches the bay.
What Smaller Streams Join the Redstone River?
Many smaller streams and creeks flow into the Redstone River. These are called tributaries. They add more water to the main river as it flows.
Here are some of the creeks that join the Redstone River:
- Croteau Creek (joins from the right side)
- Shaw Creek (joins from the left side)
- Kennedy Creek (joins from the left side)
- Geikie Creek (joins from the right side)
- Ferrier Creek (joins from the left side)
These tributaries help to make the Redstone River bigger and stronger as it travels towards Night Hawk Lake.
