La Biche River (Liard River)
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| location | Yukon , British Columbia (Canada) | |
| River system | Mackenzie River | |
| Drain over | Liard River → Mackenzie River → Arctic Ocean | |
| source | in the Tlogotsho Range 60 ° 55 ′ 16 ″ N , 124 ° 44 ′ 47 ″ W. |
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| muzzle | 40 km south-southwest of Fort Liard in the Liard River Coordinates: 59 ° 55 '11 " N , 123 ° 52' 9" W 59 ° 55 '11 " N , 123 ° 52' 9" W
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| length | approx. 190 km | |
The La Biche River is a left tributary of the Liard River in the Yukon Territory and British Columbia Province in northwestern Canada .
The La Biche River has its source in the Tlogotsho Range in southeastern Yukon. It flows south along the western flank of the La Biche Range . After about 70 km the river turns to the east and breaks through the ridge. In the parallel valley to the east, the La Biche River flows south again for 20 km before turning again to the east and breaking through the southern extension of the Kotaneelee Range . The river passes the settlement of the same name with the airport of the same name . The La Biche River then flows again in a southerly direction and turns again after 25 km to the east to break through the southern foothills of the Liard Range and finally flows into the Liard River 40 km south-southwest of Fort Liard . The La Biche River is approximately 190 km in length. The last 20 km of the river is in British Columbia. The catchment area of the La Biche River borders the Northwest Territories to the east .
Web links
- La Biche River . In: BC Geographical Names (English)