The Sweltzer River is a river in British Columbia, Canada, that drains the waters of Cultus Lake into the Chilliwack River.[3] It is about 3 kilometres (2 mi) long, and much of it runs through Soowahlie Indian Reserve No. 14, which is under the administration of the Soowahlie Indian Band.
| Sweltzer River | |
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  Location of the mouth of the Sweltzer River in British Columbia | |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Cultus Lake |
| • location | Cascade Mountains |
| • coordinates | 49°04′33″N 121°58′53″W / 49.07583°N 121.98139°W |
| • elevation | 151 ft (46 m)[1] |
| Mouth | Chilliwack River |
• coordinates | 49°05′49″N 121°57′50″W / 49.09694°N 121.96389°W |
• elevation | 110 ft (34 m)[2] |
The name Sweltzer River was applied on an 1895 map to Liumchen Creek, which is to the northeast.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Source elevation derived from Google Earth search using GNIS source coordinates.
- ^ Mouth elevation derived from Google Earth search using GNIS source coordinates.
- ^ "Sweltzer River". BC Geographical Names.
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