Redknife River

The Redknife River is a river in the Northwest Territories of Canada. It is a major tributary of the Mackenzie River.

Redknife River
Location
CountryCanada
TerritoryNorthwest Territories
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationRedknife Hills
  coordinates60.56041°N 120.00383°W / 60.56041; -120.00383 (Redknife River origin)
  elevation765 meters (2,510 ft)
Mouth 
  location
Mackenzie River
  coordinates
61.22446°N 119.36891°W / 61.22446; -119.36891 (Redknife River mouth)
  elevation
145 meters (476 ft)
Basin features
River systemMackenzie River

The Redknife Formation, a stratigraphical unit of the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin was named for the river.

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