Prairie Creek Clearwater (PNT) Natural Area


Located about 5 km south of Rocky Mountain House, the site contains portions of both the Clearwater River and Prairie Creek.

Prairie Creek Clearwater PNT 2005-02-19 (TBlake) Bridge Across Creek
Prairie Creek Clearwater PNT 2005-02-19 (TBlake) Bridge Across Prairie Creek

Map of the Area

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Other Information

The site is south of an acreage development and less than 1 km south of the confluence of the Prairie Creek and Clearwater River. The latter empties into the North Saskatchewan River about 5 km north of the NA.

Topographical map of Prairie Creek Clearwater Natural Area. Image courtesy of https://atlas.gc.ca/toporama.
Topographical map of Prairie Creek Clearwater Natural Area. Image courtesy of https://atlas.gc.ca/toporama.

Clearwater River originates in the Clearwater Mountain in the Rocky Mountains. The name has been in use since at least 1814 [1].

Site Statistics

Site NamePrairie Creek Clearwater (PNT)
Site TypeNatural Area
SubtypeProtective Notation (PNT)
Natural Region(s)Dry Mixedwood
O.C. No. (Land Ref. Manual)N/A
PASite ID (Map Ref #)495
Site # (Parks Website)N/A
Total Area64.81 ha. (160.15 ac.)
Steward-Status
Recreation Activities
IUCN
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Notes and Comments
Statistics and Details for Prairie Creek Clearwater (PNT) Natural Area
  • Prairie Creek Clearwater PNT 2005-02-18 (TBlake) Bridge Across Creek
  • Prairie Creek Clearwater PNT 2005-02-19 (TBlake) PNT in a late winter squall
  • Prairie Creek Clearwater PNT 2005-02-19 (TBlake) Cut line to the Creek
  • Prairie Creek Clearwater PNT 2005-02-19 (TBlake) Bridge Across Creek

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 the Government of Alberta.

  1. Aubrey, Merrily K., ed. Concise Place Names of Alberta. Calgary: University of Calgary Press, 2006, p. 69.

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