Moore Creek (Timiskaming District)

Moore Creek is a short creek in the St. Lawrence River drainage basin in Temiskaming Shores, Timiskaming District, Ontario, Canada, between the communities of New Liskeard and Haileybury.

Moore Creek
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Location
CountryCanada
ProvinceOntario
DistrictTimiskaming
MunicipalityTemiskaming Shores
Physical characteristics
SourceUnnamed spot
 • coordinates47°27′46″N 79°39′33″W / 47.46278°N 79.65917°W / 47.46278; -79.65917
 • elevation228 m (748 ft)
MouthWabi Bay on Lake Timiskaming
 • coordinates
47°28′08″N 79°38′52″W / 47.46889°N 79.64778°W / 47.46889; -79.64778
 • elevation
178.4 m (585 ft)
Length1.25 km (0.78 mi)

Hydrology

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Moore Creek travels from its source 1.25 kilometres (0.78 mi) east to its mouth at Wabi Bay on Lake Timiskaming, at an elevation of 178.4 metres (585.3 ft), which flows via the Ottawa River into the St. Lawrence River. The Ontario Northland Railway mainline and Highway 11B cross the creek just before the mouth.

See also

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References

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  • "Moore Creek". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2010-02-25.
  • "Toporama - Topographic Map Sheet 31M5". Atlas of Canada. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2010-02-25.