Flathead River

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Flathead River
Middle Fork, near Essex, Montana
Middle Fork, near Essex, Montana
Origin British Columbia, Canada
Mouth Clark Fork River
Basin countries Canada, United States
Length 240 km (149 mi)
Source elevation  
Avg. discharge 3620 cfs source, 9640 cfs mouth
Basin area  

The Flathead River starts in southeast British Columbia, Canada, and flows south through northwest Montana to Flathead Lake before draining into the Clark Fork River. Its three forks, the North Fork, Middle Fork, and South Fork are designated National Wild and Scenic Rivers.

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Montana Rivers with the Flathead in the northwest corner.
Montana Rivers with the Flathead in the northwest corner.

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