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[[File:Talmadge Memorial Bridge Savannah. GA, US.JPG|right|thumb|[[Interstate 70]] [[Trooper Mason L. Troy Memorial Bridge]] over the Albion River in Bridge City]]
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The '''Albion River''' is a major river in north central [[Ibica]], forming most of the border between the [[States and Territories of Ibica|state]]s of [[Albion]] and [[Petra (State)|Petra]]. The river is around {{convert|432|mi}} long. The Albion has two major reserviors, [[QUin Lake]] and [[Lake Helveston]].
The '''Albion River''' is a major river in north central [[Ibica]], forming most of the border between the [[States and Territories of Ibica|state]]s of [[Albion]] and [[Petra (State)|Petra]]. The river is around {{convert|432|mi}} long. The Albion has two major reserviors, [[Quin Lake]] and [[Lake Helveston]].


While there are no major cities along the river, the largest being [[Driver, Albion]] at just over 30,000, the river is known for the colonial era forts that line the east bank of the river, a relic of the pre-expansion period of the [[Kingdom of Albion]].
While there are no major cities along the river, the largest being [[Driver, Albion]] at just over 30,000, the river is known for the colonial era forts that line the east bank of the river, a relic of the pre-expansion period of the [[Kingdom of Albion]].
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==Crossings==
==Crossings==
This is a list of crossings of the Savannah River.
This is a list of crossings of the Albion River.
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Latest revision as of 15:29, 17 April 2024

Albion River
Savannah River Augusta Canal Riverwatch Pkwy 2.jpg
Albion River at Bridge City
File:Albionrivermap.png
Map of the Albion River watershed
Location
CountryIbica
StateAlbion, Petra
CitiesPort Arthur, Bridge City, Fayetteville, Driver, Deer Valley
Physical characteristics
MouthBay of Albion
Length432 mi (695 km)
Basin size9,850 sq mi (25,500 km2)
Discharge 
 - locationnear Riverside, AL
 - average11,720 cu ft/s (332 m3/s)
Basin features
Tributaries 
 • leftQuin River, Smith River, Helveston River
 • rightCharles River, Rains River, Lark River
Interstate 70 Trooper Mason L. Troy Memorial Bridge over the Albion River in Bridge City

The Albion River is a major river in north central Ibica, forming most of the border between the states of Albion and Petra. The river is around 432 miles (695 km) long. The Albion has two major reserviors, Quin Lake and Lake Helveston.

While there are no major cities along the river, the largest being Driver, Albion at just over 30,000, the river is known for the colonial era forts that line the east bank of the river, a relic of the pre-expansion period of the Kingdom of Albion.

The Albion River is tidal at Port Arthur/Lufkin. Downstream from there, the river broadens into an estuary before flowing into the Bay of Albion.

History

The Albion River served as the frontier for the groups that would go on to form the Kingdom of Albion. At the height of the Kingdom, the river served as the western boundary of the "home counties" marking the begining of Albion's colonial possessions.

Being located in between the St. Clarke River, Mobile River, and Madison River, the Albion River lacks the development its sister rivers have seen, having no large cities along it. That though, has lead to the river being mostly rural and still has a natural character to it.

Natural history

The Albion River flows through mainly temperate forest ecosystems during its course. It is considered an alluvial river, draining a 10,577-square-mile (27,390 km2) drainage basin and carrying large amounts of sediment to the ocean. At its headwaters in the foothills of the Georgia Range, the climate is quite temperate. The river's tributaries receive a small amount of snow-melt runoff in the winter. The majority of the river's flow through the region is dominated by large reservoirs. Below the Fall Line, the river slows and is surrounded by large blackwater bald cypress swamps. Numerous oxbow lakes mark the locations of old river channels, which have shifted course because of earthquakes and silting.

Another prominent feature are the numerous large bluffs that line the river in some locations. The river becomes a large estuary at the coast, where fresh- and saltwater mix.

The river supports a large variety of native and introduced aquatic species:

  • Upper section - yellow perch, brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, crappie, striped bass, hybrid striped bass, white bass, bluegill, Ibican river otter, Ibican beaver, catfish
  • Middle section - largemouth bass, crappie, striped bass, spotted bass, bluegill, redbreast sunfish, catfish, Albion eel, Ibican river otter, Ibican beaver, shortnose sturgeon, chain pickerel, bowfin, longnose gar, snapping turtles, Ibican alligator, water moccasin
  • Lower section, estuary - largemouth bass, crappie, striped bass, spotted bass, bluegill, redbreast sunfish, catfish, Albion eel, Ibican river otter, Ibican beaver, shortnose sturgeon, Cortesian sturgeon, chain pickerel, bowfin, longnose gar, snapping turtles, Ibican alligator, snakes, red drum, flounder, spotted seatrout, bull shark, tarpon, common bottlenose dolphin, Albion manatee, diamondback terrapin

Navigation

Through the building of several locks and dams in the first half of the 20th century (such as the Martin J. Lawson Lock and Dam, and upstream reservoirs like Lake Helveston, the Albion River was once navigable by freight barges between Kemah, Albion (on the Fall Line) and the Bay of Albion. Maintenance of this channel for commercial shipping ended in 1979, with the locks along the river only used by recreational traffic now.

Notable tributaries

Crossings

This is a list of crossings of the Albion River.

Crossing Carries Location
Gage Prestwick Memorial Bridge IR-50-Alt.png Ibican Route 50 Alternate Port Arthur, Petra and Lufkin, Albion
Veterans Memorial Bridge US 50.svg Ibican Route 50 Bridge City, Petra and Driver, Albion
Trooper Mason L. Troy Memorial Bridge I-70.svg Interstate 70 Bridge City, Petra and Driver, Albion
Martin J. Lawson Lock and Dam Dam Access Road Quin Lake
Route 41 Bridge PT-41.pngAL-41.png Albion State Route 41 Quin County, Petra and Fayette County, Albion
Route 50 Bridge PT-50.pngAL-215.png Albion State Route 215 Borden, Petra and Riverside, Albion
Archer D. Helveston Dam PT-62.pngAL-35.png Albion State Route 35 Kingston, Petra and Powell County, Albion; Lake Helveston
East Shannon Bridge PT-19.pngAL-121.png Albion State Route 121 Shannon, Petra and Kemah County, Albion
Varnell Bridge PT-15.pngAL-45.png Albion State Route 45 Varnell, Petra and Rockwall County, Albion
Dr. Charles Wright Bridge US 259.svg Ibican Route 259 Luttrell, Petra and Park County, Albion
Marble Valley Bridge I-50.svg Interstate 50 Baileyton, Petra and Marble County, Albion
Route 142 Bridge AL-142.png Albion State Route 142 Afton, Petra and Deer Valley, Albion

Dams