Zhymyky

Zhymyky
Жымықы
2016 ISS image with the Zhymyky flowing into lake Shubarteniz from the northeast
Zhymyky is located in Kazakhstan
Zhymyky
Mouth location in Kazakhstan
Location
CountryKazakhstan
Physical characteristics
SourceUlytau
 • coordinates47°44′30″N 65°52′48″E / 47.74167°N 65.88000°E / 47.74167; 65.88000
 • elevation449 m (1,473 ft)
MouthShubarteniz
 • coordinates
47°44′47″N 64°55′03″E / 47.74639°N 64.91750°E / 47.74639; 64.91750
 • elevation
125 m (410 ft)
Length105 km (65 mi)
Basin size1,460 km2 (560 sq mi)

The Zhymyky (Kazakh: Жымықы; Russian: Жимыкы) is a river in the Ulytau District, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan.[1] It has a length of 105 km (65 mi) and a drainage basin of 1,460 km2 (560 sq mi).[2][3]

The river flows across the road that runs roughly from east to west between Koskol and Karsakpay.[1]

Course

The Zhymyky has its origin in the southwestern slopes of the Ulytau Range, to the west of the Lakbay wintering settlement. It heads roughly westwards and northwestwards within a deep, steep channel. In its final stretch the river bends and flows roughly southwestwards, bending southwards near the end and flowing into the northeastern shores of the Shubarteniz lake.[3][4]

The Zhymyky is fed by winter snows and during the yearly spring floods its water is fresh. The waters of the river are used for watering livestock.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "L-41 Topographic Chart (in Russian)". Retrieved 12 September 2022.
  2. ^ a b Kazakhstan National Encyclopedia / Ch. ed. B.O. Jakyp. — Almaty: « Kazakh encyclopedia» ZhSS, 2011. ISBN 9965-893-64-0 (T.Z.), ISBN 9965-893-19-5
  3. ^ a b Google Earth
  4. ^ L-41-XII. пикет №11. Кулжамбай - Topographic Chart