The Encyclopedia Americana (1920)/Kootenay River

Edition of 1920. See also Kootenay River on Wikipedia, and the disclaimer.

949093The Encyclopedia Americana — Kootenay River

KOOTENAY (koo'tē-nā) RIVER, a tributary of the Columbia, rising in British Columbia. It is 400 miles long. After flowing south into Montana and Idaho it again enters British Columbia. It was discovered by David Thompson in 1808.