Straggle Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Straggle Creek |
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 Location of the mouth of Straggle Creek in Southern Ontario
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| Other name(s) | ruisseau Straggle |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Central Ontario |
| County | Haliburton County |
| Municipalities | Dysart et al |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | unnamed lake 423 metres (1,388 ft) 45°06′42″N 78°12′11″W / 45.11167°N 78.20306°W |
| River mouth | Allen Creek 392 metres (1,286 ft) 45°08′14″N 78°13′54″W / 45.13722°N 78.23167°W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Ottawa River drainage basin |
Straggle Creek (also known as ruisseau Straggle in French) is a small stream in Canada. It flows through the area of Dysart et al in Haliburton County, which is part of Central Ontario. This creek is a "right tributary," meaning it flows into Allen Creek from the right side. All the water from Straggle Creek eventually makes its way to the big Ottawa River through a network of rivers and lakes.
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The Creek's Journey
Where Straggle Creek Starts
Straggle Creek begins its journey at a small, unnamed lake. This starting point is quite high up, about 423 meters (1,388 feet) above sea level. This spot is special because it's on a "height of land," also called a drainage divide.
This divide acts like a natural border. Water on one side flows towards the Ottawa River. Water on the other side flows towards the Trent River.
Flowing Through Lakes
From its source, Straggle Creek flows north. It soon reaches the southwest end of a lake called Straggle Lake. The creek then continues its path from the northwest end of Straggle Lake.
Next, it flows into the south end of Little Straggle Lake. These lakes are like stepping stones on the creek's journey.
Path to Allen Creek
After leaving Little Straggle Lake from its northwest side, Straggle Creek turns west. It then slowly curves towards the north. Finally, it reaches its end point, where it joins Allen Creek.
This meeting point is at a lower elevation, about 392 meters (1,286 feet) above sea level. This means the creek drops about 31 meters (102 feet) from its start to its end.
Connecting to Bigger Rivers
Once Straggle Creek joins Allen Creek, its water continues to travel. Allen Creek flows into Benoir Lake. From there, the water moves into the York River.
The York River then connects to the Madawaska River. Finally, the Madawaska River empties into the mighty Ottawa River. This whole system shows how many waterways are connected!
