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Cutbank River

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Province
  
Alberta

Mouth
  
Smoky River

Source
  
Rocky Mountains

Country
  
Canada

Main source
  
Rocky Mountains foothills 1,555 meters (5,102 ft)

River mouth
  
Smoky River 625 meters (2,051 ft)

Cutbank river


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

Contents

Map of Cutbank River, Greenview No. 16, AB, Canada

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.

Grande prairie quadding in cutbank river


References

Cutbank River Wikipedia