Goose River (North Dakota)
| Goose River | |
|---|---|
 The Goose River in Caledonia, North Dakota | |
| Basin | |
| Progression | Goose River → Red River → Lake Winnipeg → Nelson River → Hudson Bay → Atlantic Ocean |
| Main source |
Petersburg Township, Nelson County, North Dakota 47°56′11″N 98°00′55″W / 47.9363889°N 98.0152778°W |
| Source elevation | 1,499 ft (457 m) |
| River mouth |
Confluence with the Red River near Caledonia, Traill County, North Dakota 47°27′35″N 96°51′21″W / 47.4597222°N 96.8558333°WCoordinates: 47°27′35″N 96°51′21″W / 47.4597222°N 96.8558333°W |
| Mouth elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Length | 179 mi (288 km) |
| GNIS ID | 1029181 |
Goose River is a 179-mile-long (288 km)[1] tributary of the Red River of the North in North Dakota in the United States.[2] Via the Red River, Lake Winnipeg, and the Nelson River, it is part of the watershed of Hudson Bay. The Goose River is crossed by the Northwood Bridge, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data. The National Map, accessed June 8, 2011
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Goose River
- ↑ Staff (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
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