The Indian River is a river in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia, Canada.[1][2] It is in the Pacific Ocean drainage basin, and is a tributary of Indian Arm.
| Indian River | |
|---|---|
  Location of the mouth of the river in British Columbia | |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Land District | New Westminster Land District |
| Regional Districts | Greater Vancouver Regional District, Squamish-Lillooet Regional District |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Squamish-Lillooet Regional District |
| • coordinates | 49°38′36″N 123°02′23″W / 49.64333°N 123.03972°W |
| • elevation | 801 m (2,628 ft) |
| Mouth | Indian Arm |
• location | Burrard Inlet, Lower Mainland |
• coordinates | 49°28′00″N 122°53′00″W / 49.46667°N 122.88333°W |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Pacific Ocean drainage basin |
Course
editThe river begins at Mount Baldwin in Squamish-Lillooet Regional District.[2] It flows south and reaches its mouth at Indian Arm, which flows via Burrard Inlet to the Pacific Ocean. An electric power transmission line to Whistler follows the river valley.
Tributaries
edit- Hixon Creek (left)
- Forestry Creek (right)
- Brandt Creek (left)
- Meslilloet Creek (left)
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Indian River". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2012-01-23.
- ^ a b "Indian River". Atlas of Canada. Natural Resources Canada. 2010-02-04. Retrieved 2012-01-23. Shows the course of the river highlighted on a map.
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