Armagh River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Armagh River |
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| Native name | Rivière Filkars |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Administrative region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| RCM | Lotbinière Regional County Municipality |
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| Main source | Forested streams Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière 226 metres (741 ft) 46°20′20″N 71°23′01″W / 46.338925°N 71.383566°W |
| River mouth | Filkars River Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière) 167 metres (548 ft) 46°20′20″N 71°23′01″W / 46.338925°N 71.383566°W |
| Length | 7.7 kilometres (4.8 mi) |
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| Progression | Filkars River, Beaurivage River, Chaudière River, St. Lawrence |
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The Armagh River (which is called rivière Armagh in French) is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Filkars River. The Filkars River then joins the Beaurivage River, which eventually flows into the Chaudière River. Finally, the Chaudière River empties into the mighty St. Lawrence River. The Armagh River is located in the area of Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière, within the Lotbinière Regional County Municipality in the Chaudière-Appalaches region.
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Where Does the Armagh River Flow?
The Armagh River is part of a larger system of rivers. The areas that collect water for the Armagh River are called its watersheds.
Neighboring Watersheds
Here are the main watersheds near the Armagh River:
- North side: rivière du Chêne, Henri River, Beaurivage River.
- East side: Beaurivage River, Chaudière River.
- South side: Bécancour River, Palmer River, Saint-André River.
- West side: Bécancour River.
River's Source
The Armagh River starts in the town of Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière. Its source is about 4.6 kilometers (2.9 miles) south of the village. This starting point is also 0.8 kilometers (0.5 miles) north of the Palmer River. It is east of where the Rivière aux Chevreuils begins. The source is also about 2.2 kilometers (1.4 miles) northwest of the border of Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds.
River's Journey
From its source, the Armagh River flows for about 7.7 kilometers (4.8 miles). Here's how its journey unfolds:
- For 3.3 kilometers (2.1 miles), it flows north, then curves west. It crosses Route 271. This crossing is 2.8 kilometers (1.7 miles) southeast of the village of Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière.
- Next, it flows 4.1 kilometers (2.5 miles) to the northeast. It continues until it reaches a country road.
- Finally, it flows for 0.3 kilometers (0.2 miles) towards the northeast. This is where it meets another river.
Where the River Ends
The Armagh River empties into the east bank of the Filkars River. This meeting point is about 4.8 kilometers (3 miles) east of the center of Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière village.
How the River Got its Name
The name "Rivière Armagh" was officially recognized on October 16, 1983. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like a special group that names places in Quebec.
