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Bass River (New Brunswick)
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Bass River may refer to: Australia * Bass River (Victoria), a relatively short coastal river Canada * Bass River, Nova Scotia, an unincorporated rural community in Colchester County and small river therein located * Bass River, Kent County, an unincorporated rural community in Weldford Parish, Kent County, New Brunswick * Little Bass River, Nova Scotia United States * Bass River (Michigan), a tributary of the Grand River in Ottawa County * Bass River (Massachusetts), an estuary and village in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, United States * Bass River (New Jersey), a tributary of the Mullica River * Bass River Township, New Jersey See also *Bass (other) Bass or Basses may refer to: Fish * Bass (fish), various saltwater and freshwater species Music * Bass (sound), describing low-frequency sound or one of several instruments in the bass range: ** Bass (instrument), including: ** Acoustic bass gu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bass River (Victoria)
The Bass River, a perennial river of the Western Port catchment, is located in the West Gippsland region of the Australian state of Victoria. Location and features The Bass River rises below the locale of Woodleigh, west of the South Gippsland Highway, with its headwaters drawn from the Strzelecki Ranges, north of the town of . The river flows generally south by west, joined by one minor tributary, before reaching its river mouth and emptying into the Western Port, west of the town of within the Bass Coast Shire. The river descends over its combined course. The river is traversed by the Bass Highway near the town of Bass. Etymology In the Australian Aboriginal Boonwurrung language the river is given two names, ''Weandon yallock'', with ''yallock'' meaning "river" or creek"; and ''Tullungurn'', with no defined meeting. The river is now named in honour of George Bass George Bass (; 30 January 1771 – after 5 February 1803) was a British naval surgeon and explorer of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bass River, Nova Scotia
Bass River is an unincorporated rural community in western Colchester County, north-central Nova Scotia, in the Maritimes of Canada. It is shares the name of the river located there, that flows into Cobequid Bay. Location Bass River is located along an approximate stretch of Cobequid Bay north shoreline, from the bordering communities of Upper Economy to the west, Porta(u)pique to the east, and Castlereagh in the Cobequid Hills to the north. The community is centred at approximately 45°24' North, 63°46' West. Most of its residents live along or just off of the Trunk 2, the Glooscap Trail. Bass River's jurisdiction is thought locally to extend north from the bay approximately 5 km to include Upper Bass River and Hoeg(')s Corner, east to incorporate Little Bass River (which includes the areas Edgewood and Saint's Rest), and south to include Birch Hill and King's Rest. Population Bass River has a population of approximately 300 permanent residents. The number of r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bass River, Kent County
Bass River is a small farming and forestry community located in Weldford Parish, New Brunswick that developed around the Bass River, a fresh water tributary of the Richibucto River. Bass River is located between the Intersection of Route 116 and Route 490. History {{See also, History of New Brunswick, List of historic places in Kent County, New Brunswick In 1871 Bass River had a population of 400, in 1898 Bass River had 1 post office, 3 stores, 1 gristmill, 2 churches, and a population of 350. Bass River is home of the Bass River County Fair held annually on July 12 weekend since 1974. The week-long celebration of local English, Irish and Scot's heritage has featured events such as the double horse haul, a parade, horse and car shows, circus rides and games for family and children as well as providing top notch New Brunswick musical entertainment from artists such as Kevin Chase and Don Coleman. A weekend regular at Bass River Country Club is country music singer and s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Bass River, Nova Scotia
Little Bass River is a sub-community in Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada. It forms the western portion the community of Bass River. "Little Bass" as it is known locally, stretches along Trunk 2 from "Chipman's Hollow" in Bass River west to the neighbouring jurisdiction of Upper Economy, and north until it reaches the former community of Pleasant Hills. It takes its name from the river that meanders down from the Cobequid Hills, near Pleasant Hills Road, and empties into the Cobequid Bay between Starratt Road and Minas King Drive. Little Bass today The year-round population of approximately 60 residents doubles in amount in the summer months when seasonal cottages are occupied. The local economy employs residents in agriculture, landscaping, retail, auto repair, forestry, and blueberry production. Little Bass River is home to a growing population of retirees. History The economy was traditionally focused on forestry, including harvesting various species of conifer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bass River (Michigan)
The Bass River is a U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline dataThe National Map, accessed May 19, 2011 stream in Ottawa County, Michigan. It flows into the Grand River and thence into Lake Michigan. At the Bass River's Grand River mouth is the Bass River State Recreation Area. See also *List of rivers of Michigan This list of Michigan rivers includes all streams designated rivers although some may be smaller than those streams designated creeks, runs, brooks, swales, cuts, bayous, outlets, inlets, drains and ditches. These terms are all in use in Michigan. ... References Rivers of Michigan Rivers of Ottawa County, Michigan Tributaries of Lake Michigan {{Michigan-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bass River (Massachusetts)
Bass River is an estuary and village in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, United States. The estuary separates the towns of Yarmouth and Dennis at the central, southern sections of the towns. At its widest and most southerly point, it opens to and meets Nantucket Sound. Its brackish, northwestern end flows into Follins Pond, from there winding further north as a brook, to Mill Pond then an underground stream that nearly bisects Cape Cod. The mouth of the river is between Smugglers Beach on the Yarmouth side and West Dennis Beach on the Dennis side. West Dennis beach has become a popular site for kite boarding in the past few years. In the same way, Kalmus Beach in Hyannis has become popular for windsurfing. Once inside the river, there is a large land mass covered with sea grass, in the middle of which is a large bay. The island is called 'Marsh Island' by the locals. Marsh Island separates Bass River into two parts. The right side of the river, which is referred to as the 'Ol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bass River (New Jersey)
The Bass River is a U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline dataThe National Map, accessed April 1, 2011 tributary of the Mullica River in southeastern New Jersey in the United States. The river is located primarily in Bass River, New Jersey, which was named for the river, which was in turn named for Jeremiah Basse, who served as governor of both West Jersey and East Jersey.Hutchinson, Viola L''The Origin of New Jersey Place Names'' New Jersey Public Library Commission, May 1945. Accessed August 27, 2015. It rises in the Pinelands of southeastern Burlington County and flows generally south, through Bass River State Forest, and joins the Mullica from the north approximately upstream from its mouth on Great Bay. The lower of the river forms an arm of the estuary of the Mullica. The river is part of the watershed of the Mullica that drains an extensive unspoiled wetlands region of New Jersey. The Bass River drains 9.2 square kilometers. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bass River Township, New Jersey
Bass River Township is a township in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States census, the township's population was 1,443, reflecting a decline of 67 (−4.4%) from the 1,510 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn declined by 70 (−4.4%) from the 1,580 counted in the 1990 Census. Bass River was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 30, 1864, from portions of Little Egg Harbor Township and Washington Township.Snyder, John P''The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968'' Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 93. Accessed June 13, 2012. The township's name derives from the Bass River, a tributary of the Mullica River, that was in turn named for Jeremiah Basse, who served as governor of both West Jersey and East Jersey. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 78.41 square miles (203.09 km2), including 75.12 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
