Antler River
| Antler River Antler Creek | |
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An abandoned CPR bridge over a frozen Antler River in Saskatchewan | |
The Red River drainage basin, with the Souris River highlighted | |
Location of mouth in Manitoba, Canada Antler River (Canada) | |
| Location | |
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| State | North Dakota |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Moose Mountain Upland |
| • location | Saskatchewan |
| Mouth | Souris River, south of Melita |
• location | Manitoba |
• coordinates | 49°08′05″N 101°00′29″W / 49.13473°N 101.00807°W |
| Discharge | |
| • location | Souris River |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Red River drainage basin |
| Tributaries | |
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The Antler River is located in the Prairie Pothole Region of North America's Great Plains in south-eastern Saskatchewan and south-western Manitoba in Canada in an area known as Palliser's Triangle. Its source is in Saskatchewan's Moose Mountain Upland and it is a major tributary of the Souris River. As a result, its flood levels are monitored by the United States Geological Survey.
In 2011, several communities along the river experienced abnormally severe spring flooding that resulted in damage to many bridges crossing the river. Near Carnduff, repairs were still ongoing months after the water level had subsided.
The Antler River Recreation District is an association of communities in the south-western corner of Manitoba that are on or near the river and its related branches. Towns involved include Melita and Pierson.