Wolf Creek (Timiskaming District) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wolf Creek |
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 Location of the mouth of Wolf Creek in Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Northeastern Ontario |
| District | Timiskaming |
| Geographic township | Maisonville |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Unnamed marsh 319 m (1,047 ft) 48°13′26″N 80°10′02″W / 48.22389°N 80.16722°W |
| River mouth | Whiteclay River 310 m (1,020 ft) 48°16′33″N 80°14′34″W / 48.27583°N 80.24278°W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | James Bay drainage basin |
Wolf Creek is a small river, also called a creek. It is located in a part of Ontario, Canada, called Maisonville Township. This area is in the Timiskaming District, which is in northeastern Ontario.
Wolf Creek is part of a large area where water collects and flows into James Bay. This is called the drainage basin of James Bay. The creek flows into the Whiteclay River.
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Where Wolf Creek Starts and Ends
Wolf Creek begins in a marsh that doesn't have a name. A marsh is a type of wetland, like a swamp. From there, the creek flows north through a lake called Highspot Lake.
The Journey of the Creek
After Highspot Lake, Wolf Creek turns and flows northeast. It passes through two more lakes: Goose Egg Lake and Wolf Lake. The creek then continues its journey northeast.
It flows under the Ontario Northland Railway line. This is a railway track. Finally, Wolf Creek reaches its end, or "mouth," where it joins the Whiteclay River.
How Water Reaches James Bay
The water from Wolf Creek travels a long way to reach James Bay. First, it flows into the Whiteclay River. Then, the Whiteclay River flows into the Black River.
From the Black River, the water moves into the Abitibi River. Lastly, the Abitibi River flows into the Moose River, which finally empties into James Bay.
Communities Near Wolf Creek
Wolf Creek does not flow through any towns or cities. The closest community to the creek's mouth is a place called Bourkes. It is about 2.1 kilometers (about 1.3 miles) northeast of where Wolf Creek joins the Whiteclay River.
