Americaine River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Américaine River |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Capitale-Nationale |
| Regional County Municipality | Portneuf Regional County Municipality |
| Municipalities | Sainte-Christine-d'Auvergne |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Perthius Lake Sainte-Christine-d'Auvergne, MRC Portneuf Regional County Municipality 224 m (735 ft) 46°50′22″N 72°03′24″W / 46.83939°N 72.05654°W |
| River mouth | Jacquot River Sainte-Christine-d'Auvergne 140 m (460 ft) 46°50′26″N 71°58′51″W / 46.84055°N 71.98083°W |
| Length | 11.3 km (7.0 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 777.39 hectares (1,921.0 acres) |
| Tributaries |
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The American River is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Jacquot River. This river is located in the area of Sainte-Christine-d'Auvergne. This region is part of the Portneuf Regional County Municipality.
The main activities in this area are forestry (cutting down trees for wood) and recreotourism (fun activities like hiking or fishing).
During winter, the American River usually freezes. It is often frozen from early December to late March. However, it's safest to walk or play on the ice from late December to early March.
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About the Américaine River
Where Does the River Start?
The American River begins at a place called Perthuis Lake. This lake is about 1.9 kilometers long. It sits at an elevation of 224 meters above sea level.
The start of the river is located:
- About 2.4 kilometers northeast of Clair Lake.
- About 6.7 kilometers west of the village of Sainte-Christine-d'Auvergne.
The River's Journey
From Perthuis Lake, the American River flows for about 11.3 kilometers. It drops about 84 meters in elevation along its path.
- For the first 6.5 kilometers, it flows towards the northeast. It passes through a small, marshy lake. It also collects water from other small lakes and streams, like Lake Écarté and Lake Praxède.
- For the next 4.8 kilometers, the river twists and turns towards the southeast.
The American River eventually joins the Jacquot River. This meeting point is on the southwest bank of the Jacquot River.
From this point, the water flows into the Sainte-Anne River. It then continues for about 55 kilometers until it reaches the St. Lawrence River.
How Did It Get Its Name?
The name "American River" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This commission is in charge of naming places in Quebec.
