Sand River (Alberta) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sand River |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | 675 m (2,215 ft) 55°11′28″N 110°27′06″W / 55.19098°N 110.45159°W |
| River mouth | Beaver River 526 m (1,726 ft) 54°22′42″N 111°02′03″W / 54.37839°N 111.03428°W |
The Sand River is an important river in Alberta, Canada. It flows into the Beaver River.
River's Journey
The Sand River starts in a group of lakes in northern Alberta. These lakes are found between Winefred Lake and Cold Lake. The river begins high up, about 675 meters (2,215 feet) above sea level.
From its start, the river flows mostly south and west. It flows into Caribou Lake. After that, it keeps going northwest and west. It then meets the Ipiatik River, which adds more water to it. The Sand River then turns south.
The river flows between Standish Lake, Spencer Lake, and Seibert Lake. These lakes are just east of Lakeland Provincial Park. Further along, the Wolf River joins the Sand River from the west, near Wolf Lake.
The Sand River also gets water from Punk Creek, which flows from Pinehurst Lake. Later, Highway 55 crosses the river near a place called Truman. This highway is part of the Northern Woods and Water Route.
After crossing the highway, the Sand River turns east. It then flows into the Beaver River. This meeting point is about 526 meters (1,726 feet) above sea level.
Rivers Joining In
Smaller rivers and creeks that flow into a larger river are called tributaries. Here are the main tributaries that join the Sand River:
- Caribou Lake
- Ipiatik River
- Wolf River
- Punk Creek (which comes from Pinehurst Lake)
