Chilanko River
The Chilanko River is a river in the Chilcotin region of the Central Interior region of the Canadian province of British Columbia.
| Chilanko River | |
|---|---|
Mouth of Chilanko River | |
| Native name | Tsalhanqox (Chilcotin) |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| District | Cariboo Land District |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | Chilcotin River |
• location | Southeast of Puntzi Lake |
• coordinates | 52°06′54″N 123°41′04″W |
• elevation | 2,701 ft (823 m) |
The name of the river derives from a Chilcotin word meaning "many beaver river".
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.