Pic River

The Pic River is a river in Thunder Bay District, Ontario which flows from its headwaters east of Longlac and empties into Lake Superior south of the town of Marathon.

Related Topics:
Thunder Bay District, Ontario - Longlac - Lake Superior - Marathon

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Tributaries include the

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• Black River
• Kagiano River

The Hudson's Bay Company operated a trading post at the mouth of the river during the 19th century. The river was later used to transport logs to sawmills down stream.

Related Topics:
Hudson's Bay Company - Trading - 19th century - Sawmill

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The Pic River First Nation reserve is located nearby.

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The river's name may be an abbreviation of the Ojibwe name pekatek or "mud", which describes its silty water. A large beach and an extensive system of sand dunes are found at the river's mouth.

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