Achepabanca River North-East facts for kids
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Watershed of Nottaway River
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Abitibi-Témiscamingue |
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| Main source | Unidentified Lake Senneterre, La Vallée-de-l'Or Regional County Municipality (RCM), Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec 399 m (1,309 ft) 48°38′29″N 76°08′35″W / 48.64139°N 76.14306°W |
| River mouth | Mégiscane River, Girouard Lake Sennetterre, La Vallée-de-l'Or Regional County Municipality, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec 399 m (1,309 ft) 48°33′10″N 76°15′30″W / 48.55278°N 76.25833°W |
| Length | 21.9 km (13.6 mi) |
The Achepabanca River Northeast is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the northeastern part of Senneterre, which is in the La Vallée-de-l'Or Regional County Municipality. This area is part of the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region.
This river is a branch, or "tributary," of the main Achepabanca River. Its path goes through two areas called Maricourt and Berthelot townships. The river flows entirely through forests on the west side of the Gouin Reservoir.
Forestry, which is about managing and using forests, is the main activity here. Tourism, like visiting for fun, is also important. The river usually freezes over from early December until the end of April. A forest road, R0808, runs along the north side of the river.
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River's Journey: Where it Starts and Flows
The Achepabanca River Northeast begins in an unnamed lake. This lake is about 399 metres (1,309 ft) (about 1,309 feet) above sea level. It's surrounded by three mountains, with the tallest reaching 490 metres (1,610 ft) (about 1,608 feet).
The start of the river is:
- Very close to the R0808 road, which crosses the upper part of the river.
- About 13.0 kilometres (8.1 mi) (about 8 miles) northeast of where it joins the Mégiscane River.
- About 85.9 kilometres (53.4 mi) (about 53 miles) northeast of downtown Senneterre.
Nearby Waters
Other important rivers and lakes near the Achepabanca River Northeast include:
- To the north: Machepabanca Lake and Lake Saint-Père.
- To the east: Mégiscane River, Maricourt Lake, and Macho River.
- To the south: Mégiscane River, Girouard Lake, and Berthelot Lake.
- To the west: Achepabanca River, Capousacataca River, and Lake Charrette.
How the River Flows
The Achepabanca River Northeast flows for a total of 21.9 kilometres (13.6 mi) (about 13.6 miles).
Upper Part of the River
The first part of the river is about 7.2 kilometres (4.5 mi) (about 4.5 miles) long.
- It flows west for 0.4 kilometres (0.25 mi) (about 0.25 miles), crossing an unnamed lake.
- Then it turns southwest for 3.9 kilometres (2.4 mi) (about 2.4 miles), going through another small lake.
- It continues southwest for 0.8 kilometres (0.50 mi) (about 0.5 miles) to Cibâtikocik Lake.
- Finally, it crosses the entire Cibâtikocik Lake, which is about 2.1 kilometres (1.3 mi) (about 1.3 miles) long.
Lower Part of the River
The second part of the river is about 14.7 kilometres (9.1 mi) (about 9.1 miles) long.
- It flows south for 3.6 kilometres (2.2 mi) (about 2.2 miles), making some winding turns.
- It then flows southwest for 4.6 kilometres (2.9 mi) (about 2.9 miles), widening into a lake.
- It crosses another lake, which is 4.1 kilometres (2.5 mi) (about 2.5 miles) long.
- It continues southwest for 1.7 kilometres (1.1 mi) (about 1.1 miles) through an unnamed lake.
- The river flows southwest for another 0.7 kilometres (0.43 mi) (about 0.4 miles) until it meets another river.
The Achepabanca River Northeast joins the east bank of the Achepabanca River. This meeting point is very close to where the Achepabanca River itself joins the Mégiscane River.
The Mégiscane River usually flows west and then south. It is a tributary of Parent Lake. From Parent Lake, the water flows into the Bell River (Quebec), which then goes into Lake Matagami. Finally, Lake Matagami empties into the Nottaway River, which flows into James Bay.
The place where the Achepabanca River Northeast meets the Achepabanca River is:
- About 66.1 kilometres (41.1 mi) (about 41 miles) northeast of where the Mégiscane River meets Parent Lake.
- About 75.8 kilometres (47.1 mi) (about 47 miles) northeast of the center of Senneterre.
- About 2.1 kilometres (1.3 mi) (about 1.3 miles) north of Girouard Lake.
River's Name: Toponymy
The name "Northeastern Achepabanca River" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the official body in Quebec responsible for place names.
