Drainage Basins

Contained within the 2nd Edition (1915) of the Atlas of Canada is a map that shows the delineation of drainage basin. The total area drained is indicated in square miles for each basin, and drainage basins of the principal river systems of Canada, along with their areas. This includes the great oceanic drainage basins and the Hudson Bay basin. Only the Canadian drainage area is indicated on the map for basins that lie partly in the United States. There is also a table listing the lengths of major rivers in Canada and their principal tributaries.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 17:37 (UTC)
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