| Cascade River | |
|---|---|
  Location of the mouth of the Cascade River in Washington  Cascade River (Washington) (the United States) | |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Skagit |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Confluence of Middle and South Forks |
| • location | North Cascades |
| • coordinates | 48°27′45″N 121°9′50″W / 48.46250°N 121.16389°W[1] |
| Mouth | Skagit River |
• location | Marblemount |
• coordinates | 48°31′25″N 121°25′47″W / 48.52361°N 121.42972°W[1] |
| Designated | November 10, 1978 |
The Cascade River is a river in the U.S. state of Washington. It is a tributary of the Skagit River which it joins at the city of Marblemount.[1] It is a National Wild and Scenic River.[2]
South Fork[edit]
The South Fork originates from South Cascade Lake and flows west briefly before turning north quickly and flowing in that direction until it converges with the Middle Fork to form the Cascade River Proper. About halfway between its source and its mouth the river flows through a gorge called Box Canyon.
Middle Fork[edit]
The Middle Fork begins at the toe of the Middle Cascade Glacier. It flows briefly north, then west to join the South Fork, forming the Cascade River Proper. The river drops over Gemini Falls just above its mouth.[3][4]
North Fork[edit]
The North Fork originates at Cascade Pass, flows north briefly and then does a wide 180 degree turn until it reaches the Cascade River proper. It picks up several large glacier fed streams shortly below its source.
Cascade River proper[edit]
Beginning at the confluence of the South and Middle Forks, the Cascade River flows north before turning west just before the North Fork enters then turning northwest. At the mouth of Marble Creek, the river turns west again until its confluence with the Skagit.
Tributaries[edit]
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South Fork
Middle Fork
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North Fork
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Mainstream
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See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Cascade River". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Skagit Wild and Scenic River, Washington". The Wild & Scenic Rivers Council. Archived from the original on 2011-10-15. Retrieved 22 October 2011.
- ^ "Gemini Falls". Archived from the original on 2012-06-13. Retrieved 2009-02-12.
- ^ "Middle Fork Cascades".