Des Lacs River
| Des Lacs River | |
|---|---|
The Des Lacs River in North Dakota. | |
| Etymology | From the French Riviere des Lacs, given by fur trappers and meaning River of the Lakes. |
| Location | |
| Country | United States, Canada |
| Region | Saskatchewan, North Dakota |
| Cities | Burlington, North Dakota, Kenmare, North Dakota |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Southeastern Saskatchewan, Canada |
| • coordinates | 48°35′25″N 101°59′49″W / 48.5902778°N 101.9969444°W |
| Mouth | Souris River |
• location | North Dakota, United States |
• coordinates | 48°16′47″N 101°25′08″W / 48.2797222°N 101.4188889°W |
• elevation | 1,558 ft (475 m) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Souris River basin |
The Des Lacs River is a river in central North America which flows through Saskatchewan and North Dakota. It originates in southeastern Saskatchewan and joins the Souris River, of which it is the primary tributary, in Burlington, North Dakota.