Origin:
The Red River is one of the many rivers flowing in the region of North Dakota. The Red River is formed by the merger of two rivers namely, The Bois de Sioux River that drains into Lake Traverse and Otter Tail River which is situated in the western central part of the Minnesota region of the U.S. The River drains into Lake Winnipeg in the Central North America. The length of the Red River is 880 km. The Red River forms the border between the US states of Minnesota and the North Dakota before continuing its flow into the region of Manitoba , Canada. However before entering Canada, it flows northward through the Red River Valley .
History:
It is said that initially the Red River was the key river in the early days of Canada, and led to the slow but steady development of the region. It was the River Red Colony that ultimately became the settlement in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In the year 1997 due to heavy and torrential rains the Red River swelled up and caused flooding in the neighbouring regions. Most of the floodwater entered the Manitoba province causing damage to life and property.
Area Covered:
The Red River flows through many important commercial areas along its path before ending into Lake Winnipeg. Several regions like the Fargo- Moorhead, Greater Grand Forks and Winnipeg are situated along its path. While nearing the Lake Winnipeg the Red River spreads into a vast deltaic region known as the Netley Marsh . Also along its course the Red River flows across the fertile and the flat flood plain of the ancient glacial Lake Agassiz . The Red River also forms several passes along its path namely, the Wahpeton , North Dakota, Breckenridge, Minnesota after which it flows into the province of Manitoba, Canada.
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