About 30 km southeast of Nordegg, the western border of this PNT is located near the confluence of the North Ram River and Nice Creek.
- Map of the Area
- Biophysical Observations (via iNaturalist)
- Other Information
- Site Statistics
- References
- Further Reading
Map of the Area
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Biophysical Observations (via iNaturalist)
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Observations & Projects for this Natural Area
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Other Information
Ram Rivulet was the original name marked on David Thompson’s map of 1814 and is likely descriptive of the Rocky Mountain Sheep found in the area [1]. A ram is a male sheep. The North Ram River flows into the Ram River which joins the North Saskatchewan River near the Town of Rocky Mountain House [2].
Site Statistics
| Site Name | North Ram-Nice Creek (PNT) |
| Site Type | Natural Area |
| Subtype | Protective Notation (PNT) |
| Natural Region(s) | Upper Foothills |
| O.C. No. (Land Ref. Manual) | N/A |
| PASite ID (Map Ref #) | 462 |
| Site # (Parks Website) | N/A |
| Total Area | 1,646.32 ha. (4,068.14 ac.) |
| Steward-Status | |
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References
The following links are provided as a courtesy but are not verified or endorsed by SAPAA. Clicking on the link will cause you to leave the SAPAA website. Primary source of information is: Government of Alberta.
- Aubrey, Merrily K., ed. Concise Place Names of Alberta. Calgary: University of Calgary Press, 2006, p. 269.
- Wikipedia, Ram River
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