The 'Pic River' is a river in
Thunder Bay District, Ontario which flows from its headwaters east of
Longlac and empties into
Lake Superior south of the town of
Marathon.
Tributaries include the
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Black River
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Kagiano River
The
Hudson's Bay Company operated a
trading post at the mouth of the river during the
19th century. The river was later used to transport logs to
sawmills down stream.
The
Pic River First Nation reserve is located nearby.
The river's name may be an abbreviation of the
Ojibwe name ''pekatek'' or "mud", which describes its silty water. A large beach and an extensive system of sand dunes are found at the river's mouth.