Flathead River
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Origin | British Columbia, Canada |
Mouth | Clark Fork River |
Basin countries | Canada, United States |
Length | 240 km (149 mi) |
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Avg. discharge | 3620 cfs source, 9640 cfs mouth |
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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.