James River (Alberta)
River in Alberta, Canada
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The James River is a medium-sized river in central Alberta. It is a tributary of the Red Deer River.
| James River | |
|---|---|
The James River near Sundre, Alberta | |
 | |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | James Lake |
| • coordinates | 51°43′55″N 115°25′56″W |
| • elevation | 1,673 m (5,489 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Red Deer River |
• coordinates | 51°54′31″N 114°33′51″W |
• elevation | 1,027 m (3,369 ft) |
Geography
The river forms in the Rocky Mountains and flows eastward before joining the Red Deer River. The Forestry Trunk Road follows the river for much of its course. The James River is also bridged by Alberta Highway 22 near the unincorporated community of James River Bridge.
Wildlife
Species of fish commonly found in the river include the brown trout, rainbow trout, mountain whitefish, northern pike and a few others.
Naming
Tributaries
- Bridgeland Creek
- Windfall Creek
- Willson Creek
- Sawtooth Creek
- South James River
- Parker Creek
- Teepee Pole Creek
- Stony Creek
- Burnstick Lake
- Pekse Creek