| Icelandic River | |
|---|---|
 The Icelandic River meandering away from Arborg, Manitoba. | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Manitoba |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Spruce Lake system |
| • coordinates | 50°52′47″N 97°44′51″W / 50.87972°N 97.74750°W |
| • elevation | 302 m (991 ft) |
| Mouth | Lake Winnipeg |
• location | Riverton, Manitoba |
• coordinates | 51°01′35″N 96°57′42″W / 51.02639°N 96.96167°W |
• elevation | 218 m (715 ft) |
| Basin size | 1,336 km2 (516 sq mi)[1] |
| Discharge | |
| • location | 50°57′53″N 97°02′14″W / 50.96472°N 97.03722°W |
| • average | 3.5 m3/s (120 cu ft/s)[2] |
| • minimum | 0 m3/s (0 cu ft/s) |
| • maximum | 108 m3/s (3,800 cu ft/s) |
The Icelandic River is a river in the Interlake Region of Manitoba. The river has its headwaters near the Spruce Lakes system located by Manitoba Highway 68.[1] The river is the source of an agricultural area in the north of the Interlake, flowing through and supporting the communities of Arborg, Manitoba and Riverton, Manitoba.[3] The East Interlake Conservation Area has assessed that 81% of the land use of the Icelandic River watershed is used for an agricultural purpose.[4] The river's mouth is located at Riverton where the water flows into Lake Winnipeg. The Icelandic River is one of the most important spawning sites on the western shores of Lake Winnipeg for fish such as walleye, though recreation and agricultural activities have inhibited this capability recently.[4]
Etymology
The Icelandic River got its name as it marked the northern border of New Iceland.[5] It also shared the name of the community found at the mouth of the river on Lake Winnipeg. The community of Icelandic River was later changed to Riverton. The Icelandic River was once known as the Whitemud River though this name was changed so as not to provide confusion with the other Whitemud River in Manitoba.[6]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Icelandic River / Washow Bay Creek Integrated Watershed Management Plan" (PDF). Government of Manitoba. November 28, 2006. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ↑ "Monthly Discharge Data for ICELANDIC RIVER NEAR RIVERTON (05SC002) [MB]". Environment Canada. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- ↑ "Town of Arborg History". Town of Arborg. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- 1 2 "East Interlake Conservation District: Icelandic River Watershed District Riparian Assessment Survey - With Emphasis on the Icelandic River and Associated Drainas" (PDF). East Interlake Conservation District. 2007. p. ii. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ↑ "New Iceland". Rural Municipality of Gimli. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ↑ "History". Arborg Heritage Village. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
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