Reindeer River (Saskatchewan)
The Reindeer River is a river in northern Saskatchewan in the Canadian Shield. It flows south from Reindeer Lake to the Churchill River. The river's flow is regulated by the Whitesand Dam (56°14′8″N 103°08′57″W) located between Marchand Lake and Fafard Lake.
| Reindeer River | |
|---|---|
  Location of the mouth of the Reindeer River | |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Reindeer Lake |
| ⁃ coordinates | 56°20′20″N 103°13′30″W |
| ⁃ elevation | 337 m (1,106 ft) |
| Mouth | Churchill River |
⁃ coordinates | 55°36′0″N 103°11′1″W |
| Length | 100 km (62 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Churchill River drainage basin |
| [1][2] | |
Access is by Highway 102 that ends at the community of Southend.
References
- "Natural Resources Canada-Canadian Geographical Names (Reindeer River)". Retrieved 2014-08-29.
- "Atlas of Canada Toporama". Retrieved 2014-08-29.
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