Maple Creek (Saskatchewan)
River in Saskatchewan, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Maple Creek[1] is a river in the south-west region of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The river is in the semi-arid region known as Palliser's Triangle. It begins in the Cypress Hills and flows generally in a northward direction and empties into the endorheic Bigstick Lake.[2] The town of Maple Creek is the only notable community along the course of the river. Due to the generally dry and drought-prone conditions of the area, reservoirs were built along the river's course and in its watershed to ensure a stable water supply for irrigation. Two Important Bird Areas (IBA) of Canada cover much of the lower watershed of the river.
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Maple Creek | |
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Location | |
Country | Canada |
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Physical characteristics | |
Source | Cypress Hills |
• location | RM of Maple Creek No. 111 |
• coordinates | 49.7265°N 109.3405°W / 49.7265; -109.3405 |
• elevation | 1,221 m (4,006 ft) |
Mouth | Bigstick Lake |
• location | RM of Big Stick No. 141 |
• coordinates | 50.2409°N 109.3996°W / 50.2409; -109.3996 |
• elevation | 702 m (2,303 ft) |
Basin features | |
River system | Bigstick Lake endorheic basin |
Tributaries | |
• left | Flemming Creek, Gap Creek |
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