Little Bow River
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The Little Bow River is a tributary of the Oldman River
in southern Alberta
, Canada
. It is about 190 kilometres (118.1 mi) long. From its headwaters near High River, it flows south, then turns east and flows into Travers Reservoir
. Afterwards, it flows southeast into the Oldman near Picture Butte. Water is diverted from the Highwood River
and Bow River
into the Little Bow as part of the Little Bow Project to facilitate irrigation
practices in the surrounding plain. Despite the name, the Little Bow is not related to the Bow River, which is a lot longer and larger, and upon its confluence with the Oldman River forms the South Saskatchewan River
.
Oldman River
The Oldman River is a river in southern Alberta, Canada. It flows roughly west to east from the Rocky Mountains, through the communities of Fort Macleod, Lethbridge, Taber, and on to Grassy Lake, where it joins with the Bow River to form the South Saskatchewan River, which eventually drains into...
in southern Alberta
Alberta
Alberta is a province of Canada. It had an estimated population of 3.7 million in 2010 making it the most populous of Canada's three prairie provinces...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. It is about 190 kilometres (118.1 mi) long. From its headwaters near High River, it flows south, then turns east and flows into Travers Reservoir
Travers Reservoir
Travers Reservoir is a reservoir in Alberta....
. Afterwards, it flows southeast into the Oldman near Picture Butte. Water is diverted from the Highwood River
Highwood River
The Highwood River is a river located in southwestern Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Bow River watershed. The river is known for its flyfishing. A variety of trout species live in the river, including native bull trout.-Course:...
and Bow River
Bow River
The Bow River is a river in the Canadian province of Alberta. It is a tributary of the South Saskatchewan River, and is considered the headwater of the Nelson River....
into the Little Bow as part of the Little Bow Project to facilitate irrigation
Irrigation
Irrigation may be defined as the science of artificial application of water to the land or soil. It is used to assist in the growing of agricultural crops, maintenance of landscapes, and revegetation of disturbed soils in dry areas and during periods of inadequate rainfall...
practices in the surrounding plain. Despite the name, the Little Bow is not related to the Bow River, which is a lot longer and larger, and upon its confluence with the Oldman River forms the South Saskatchewan River
South Saskatchewan River
The South Saskatchewan River is a major river in Canada that flows through the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan....
.
See also
- Little Bow Provincial ParkLittle Bow Provincial ParkLittle Bow Provincial Park is a provincial park located near the town of Vulcan and the village of Champion in Alberta, Canada.The park is situated at an elevation of and has a surface of , on Travers Reservoir, an artificial lake formed on Little Bow River, a tributary of the Oldman River. The...