The Stikine River (/ stɪˈkiːn / stick-EEN[4]) is a major river in northern British Columbia (BC), Canada and southeastern Alaska in the United States. It drains a large, remote upland area known as the Stikine Country east of the Coast Mountains.

Real-time Streamflow of the Stikine River | Historical Water Quality Data | Summary of all Available Data. The Stikine River near Wrangell and Petersburg is the largest watershed in this study. The Red Chris mine is located on the Iskut River, a primary tributary to the Stikine.

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Feb 1, 2024 · Known as the “fastest-flowing navigable river in North America,” the Stikine forms a natural waterway from northern interior British Columbia to the Pacific coast. This river has been used by indigenous peoples including the Tlingit and Tahitian for fishing, hunting and trade.

Wrangell, Alaska, serves as the gateway to the majestic Stikine River, known as "Stik-heen" by the Tlingit people, meaning "Great River." This awe-inspiring river winds 400 miles from its headwaters in British Columbia to its mouth near Wrangell, carving its way through glacial valleys, rugged mountains, and expansive delta flats.

As one of the few rivers that pass through the rugged coastal mountains that separate Southeast Alaska from the interior of North America, the Stikine is a major travel corridor for wildlife. Look for moose, black bears, mountain goats and harbor seals as …

Stikine River, stream in northwestern British Columbia, Can., and southeastern Alaska, U.S. It rises in several headstreams in the Stikine Ranges of northern British Columbia and flows in a wide arc west and southwest through narrow valleys often backed by towering, snowcapped mountains, skirting.

The Stikine River, Shtax’héen in Tlingit, or Bitter River, is known for its tremendous size and complex braided waters. It is the fastest free-flowing navigable river in North America. The Stikine | Shtax’héen drainage system is recognized as an important wilderness area with local, regional, and global ecological significance.

Stikine River in Detail. Heads in British Columbia, Canada at 571430N, 1281900W on Munt Umbach and flows through Tuaton Lake circling N, W, and S to cross the Alaska-Canada boundary into Alaska 10 mi S of Mount Gallatin and reach the sea at Eastern Passage 8 mi N of Wrangell, Alex. Arch.

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