Swanson River (Ontario) facts for kids
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 Location of the mouth of the Swanson River in Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Northeastern Ontario |
| District | Sudbury |
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| Main source | Marhsall Township 470 m (1,540 ft) 47°58′10″N 83°26′43″W / 47.96944°N 83.44528°W |
| River mouth | Schewabik Lake, Chapleau River Copperfield Township 349 m (1,145 ft) 48°13′49″N 83°10′34″W / 48.23028°N 83.17611°W |
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| River system | James Bay drainage basin |
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The Swanson River is a river located in the Sudbury District in northeastern Ontario, Canada. It's part of a huge water system that eventually flows into James Bay. Think of it like a smaller road that joins a bigger highway! The Swanson River starts south of Mageau Lake and flows into the Chapleau River.
Journey of the Swanson River
The Swanson River begins its journey in a place called Marshall Township. From there, it flows north until it reaches Mageau Lake. After leaving Mageau Lake, the river continues its path, heading northeast through several different areas, including Manning, Floranna, and Sadler Townships.
As it keeps flowing, the river enters Lipsett Township. Here, it gets a boost from another smaller river, the Little Swanson River, which joins it from the right side. The Swanson River then turns east and flows into Copperfield Township. Finally, its journey ends when it reaches Schewabik Lake, where it joins the larger Chapleau River.
Part of a Bigger Water System
The Chapleau River is just one part of an even bigger network of waterways. The water from the Chapleau River flows into the Kapuskasing River. From there, it continues into the Mattagami River, and then into the Moose River. All these rivers eventually carry their water north to James Bay, which is a large body of water connected to Hudson Bay. This entire network of rivers and lakes is called the drainage basin of James Bay.
Rivers Joining the Swanson
The Swanson River has at least one smaller river that flows into it. These smaller rivers are called tributaries.
- The Little Swanson River joins the Swanson River from its right side.
