Arm (geography)
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In geography, an arm is a narrow extension, inlet, or smaller reach, of water flowing out from a much larger body of water, such as an ocean, a sea, or a lake. Although different geographically, a sound or bay may also be called an arm, or vice versa.[1][2]
Both the tributary and distributary of a river are sometimes called an "arm". By extension, a canal arm is a subsidiary branch of a canal or inland waterway. A number of place names are derived from this term, such as Salmon Arm, Indian Arm and Alice Arm.[3]
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[edit]- ^ Carey, Henry Charles (1823). The Geography, History, and Statistics of America and the West Indies ... With Additions, Relative to the New States of South America ... Illustrated by Maps, Charts, and Plates. [A Revised Edition of “A Complete, Chronological and Geographical American Atlas,” Published in Philadelphia.]. Sherwood, Jones & Company. p. 115. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ Caulfield, J. Benjamin (1850). Mathematical & Physical Geography ... To which are annexed a copious appendix and geographical tables, etc. Edwards & Hughes. p. 200. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada. "Place names - Alice Arm". geonames.nrcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 5 June 2025.