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The Bighorn River is a short river originating in the Alberta foothills, and is a tributary of the North Saskatchewan River. The river, as well as the nearby Bighorn Range and Bighorn Dam are named for the Bighorn sheep which dominate the area. The name first appeared in 1865.[1]

Bighorn River
Bighorn River Valley and Crescent Falls
Location
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Bighorn Meadows
• coordinates	52°17′34″N 116°32′39″W
• elevation	1,985 m (6,512 ft)
Mouth
• location	North Saskatchewan River
• coordinates	52°21′17″N 116°14′51″W
• elevation	1,216 m (3,990 ft)

Flowing under Mount McGuire, Bighorn River soon takes on Littlehorn and Sunkay Creeks, before plummeting over the impressive Crescent Falls. After the falls, the Bighorn travels through a significant canyon, before passing through the Bighorn Indian Reserve. The river then empties into the North Saskatchewan River after Lake Abraham.[2]

See also

• List of Alberta rivers

References

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