Gregg River facts for kids
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The Gregg River from Alberta Highway 40
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
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| Main source | Gregg River Headwaters 1,489 m (4,885 ft) 53°07′20″N 117°28′44″W / 53.12222°N 117.47889°W |
| River mouth | McLeod River 1,161 m (3,809 ft) 53°17′28″N 117°16′52″W / 53.29111°N 117.28111°W |
The Gregg River is a short river in west-central Alberta. The river is named after John James Gregg (1840–1941), a prospector and trapper prominent in the area.
Course
The Gregg River forms at the confluence of a number of minor creeks near the Cardinal River Coal Mine, at the base of Mount Sir Harold Mitchell. The river then flows northwest, taking on a number of tributary creeks before joining the McLeod River, which in turn flows into the Athabasca River. The Gregg is bridged by Alberta Highway 40.
Tributaries
- Berry's Creek
- Sphinx Creek
- Drinnan Creek
- Warden Creek
- Teepee Creek
- Wigwam Creek
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