Cutbank River

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Cutbank River
Location
Country Canada
Physical characteristics
Source 
  location Rocky Mountains foothills
  elevation1,555 meters (5,102 ft)
Mouth  
  location
Smoky River
  coordinates
54°42′25″N118°32′18″W / 54.70681°N 118.53823°W / 54.70681; -118.53823 (Smoky River) Coordinates: 54°42′25″N118°32′18″W / 54.70681°N 118.53823°W / 54.70681; -118.53823 (Smoky River)
  elevation
625 meters (2,051 ft)

Cutbank River is a river in western Alberta, Canada. It is a major tributary of the Smoky River.

It originates in the boreal forest of the Rocky Mountains foothills, on the south-eastern flanks of Nose Mountain, and flows east into the Smoky River. Before emptying in the Smoky, it is crossed by Bighorn Highway. From its springs at 625 meters (2,051 ft), it falls 930 meters (3,050 ft) to an elevation of 625 meters (2,051 ft) at its mouth.

The river is known for northern pike, walleye and bull trout fishing. [1]

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References

  1. Discover the Peace Country. "Grande Prairie activities" . Retrieved 2008-10-12.