Stokes River

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Stokes
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Location of the Stokes River mouth
in Victoria
Location
Country Australia
State Victoria (Australia)
Region Victorian Midlands, Naracoorte Coastal Plain (IBRA), Western District
Local government area Glenelg Shire
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationeast of Digby
  coordinates 37°48′1″S141°34′51″E / 37.80028°S 141.58083°E / -37.80028; 141.58083
  elevation140 m (460 ft)
Mouth confluence with Glenelg River
  location
north of Dartmoor
  coordinates
37°52′54″S141°18′0″E / 37.88167°S 141.30000°E / -37.88167; 141.30000 Coordinates: 37°52′54″S141°18′0″E / 37.88167°S 141.30000°E / -37.88167; 141.30000
  elevation
23 m (75 ft)
Length35 km (22 mi)
Basin features
River system Glenelg Hopkins catchment
Tributaries 
  leftHumpy Creek, Bobby Creek, McKenzie Creek (Victoria), Teakettle Creek
  rightBuckle Creek, Morgan Creek (Victoria)
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The Stokes River, a perennial river of the Glenelg Hopkins catchment, is located in the Western District of Victoria, Australia.

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Course and features

The Stokes River rises northeast of Digby, and flows generally west by south, joined by six minor tributaries, before reaching its confluence with the Glenelg River north of Dartmoor. The river descends 117 metres (384 ft) over its 35-kilometre (22 mi) course. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Map of Stokes River, VIC". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 22 June 2014.