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{{about|the river in [[British Columbia]]|the community named after it|Toad River, British Columbia|the river in Minnesota|Toad River (Minnesota)}} |
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The Toad River was named for the numerous large toads seen along its banks by fur traders of the early 19th century. [[John McLeod (explorer)|John McLeod]] of the [[Hudson's Bay Company]], who traveled up the river in 1831, wrote: "it derives its appellation from the number of Toads seen along its banks and some are of immense size; I have seen some which weighed upwards of a pound, and the Indians inform me there are some to be seen of a much larger size."<ref name=bcgnis>{{BCGNIS|19998|Toad River}}</ref> |
The Toad River was named for the numerous large toads seen along its banks by fur traders of the early 19th century. [[John McLeod (explorer)|John McLeod]] of the [[Hudson's Bay Company]], who traveled up the river in 1831, wrote: "it derives its appellation from the number of Toads seen along its banks and some are of immense size; I have seen some which weighed upwards of a pound, and the Indians inform me there are some to be seen of a much larger size."<ref name=bcgnis>{{BCGNIS|19998|Toad River}}</ref> |
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==Course== |
==Course== |
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The Toad River flows generally north and northeast, passing through [[Muncho Lake Provincial Park]], to join the [[Liard River]]. The Liard River is a tributary of the [[Mackenzie River]], which empties into the [[Arctic Ocean]]. |
The Toad River flows generally north and northeast, passing through [[Muncho Lake Provincial Park]], to join the [[Liard River]]. The Liard River is a tributary of the [[Mackenzie River]], which empties into the [[Arctic Ocean]]. The community of [[Toad River, British Columbia]] is located in the lower reaches of the river where it is crossed by the [[Alaska Highway]], near the Liard. |
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Part of the river flows through the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area.<ref>[http://www.muskwa-kechika.com/pdf/map_page_size.pdf Muskwa-Kechika Map], Muskwa-Kechika Management Area</ref> |
Part of the river flows through the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area.<ref>[http://www.muskwa-kechika.com/pdf/map_page_size.pdf Muskwa-Kechika Map] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081120212958/http://www.muskwa-kechika.com/pdf/map_page_size.pdf |date=2008-11-20 }}, Muskwa-Kechika Management Area</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[List of British Columbia |
*[[List of rivers of British Columbia]] |
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*[[Toad River Hot Springs Provincial Park]] |
*[[Toad River Hot Springs Provincial Park]] |
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{{British Columbia hydrography}} |
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[[Category:Rivers of British Columbia]] |
[[Category:Rivers of British Columbia]] |
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[[Category:Liard Country]] |
[[Category:Liard Country]] |
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[[Category:Tributaries of the Liard River]] |
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[[Category:Peace River Land District]] |
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Latest revision as of 09:46, 1 November 2023
| Toad River | |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| District | Peace River Land District |
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• coordinates | 59°23′N 124°55′W / 59.383°N 124.917°W |
The Toad River is a river in the Canadian boreal forest, within the borders of the province of British Columbia.
The Toad River was named for the numerous large toads seen along its banks by fur traders of the early 19th century. John McLeod of the Hudson's Bay Company, who traveled up the river in 1831, wrote: "it derives its appellation from the number of Toads seen along its banks and some are of immense size; I have seen some which weighed upwards of a pound, and the Indians inform me there are some to be seen of a much larger size."[1]
The traditional indigenous name for the river is Tsal-eh-chesi.[1]
Course[edit]
The Toad River flows generally north and northeast, passing through Muncho Lake Provincial Park, to join the Liard River. The Liard River is a tributary of the Mackenzie River, which empties into the Arctic Ocean. The community of Toad River, British Columbia is located in the lower reaches of the river where it is crossed by the Alaska Highway, near the Liard.
Part of the river flows through the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area.[2]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Toad River". BC Geographical Names.
- ^ Muskwa-Kechika Map Archived 2008-11-20 at the Wayback Machine, Muskwa-Kechika Management Area