Bagot River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bagot River |
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| Native name | Rivière Bagot |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| MRC | Les Appalaches Regional County Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Forest and mountain streams Saint-Adrien-d'Irlande 543 m (1,781 ft) 46°06′43″N 71°25′39″W / 46.111994°N 71.427571°W |
| River mouth | Bécancour River Irlande 194 m (636 ft) 46°04′28″N 71°28′53″W / 46.07444°N 71.48138°W |
| Length | 9.5 km (5.9 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Bécancour River, St. Lawrence River |
| Tributaries |
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The Bagot River (which is called rivière Bagot in French) is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Bécancour River. The Bécancour River then flows into the mighty St. Lawrence River.
This river is located in the Chaudière-Appalaches region. It passes through the towns of Saint-Adrien-d'Irlande and Irlande. These towns are part of the Les Appalaches Regional County Municipality (MRC).
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Where the Bagot River Flows
The Bagot River is part of a larger water system. A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a single river or lake. Think of it like a big bowl where all the rain and melted snow eventually flow into one main stream.
Neighboring Water Areas
The Bagot River has several neighboring watersheds. These are other areas where water flows into different streams and rivers.
- To the north, you'll find streams like Ecrevisses, Morency, Bullard, and the Dubois River.
- To the east, there are Bullard stream, Old Mill stream, Prévost stream, the Blanche River (Thetford Mines), and the Bécancour River.
- To the south, you'll find the Bécancour River, Grégoire stream, and Salaberry stream.
- To the west, there's the Bécancour River, Lac à la Truite (Trout Lake), and Étang Stater.
The River's Journey
The Bagot River starts in the town of Saint-Adrien-d'Irlande. Its source is on the side of Mont Saint-Adrien. This starting point is about 3 kilometers (1.9 miles) east of the village center. It's also about 8 kilometers (5 miles) north of Black Lake.
From its source, the Bagot River flows for about 9.5 kilometers (5.9 miles). Its journey can be divided into a few parts:
- First, it flows southwest for about 3.6 kilometers (2.2 miles). It passes under the 7th rang road bridge.
- Next, it turns southward for about 0.8 kilometers (0.5 miles). Here, it crosses the border between Saint-Adrien-d'Irlande and Irlande.
- Finally, it flows southwest again for about 5.1 kilometers (3.2 miles). It goes under the Route 265 bridge.
Where the River Ends
The Bagot River finishes its journey by joining the Bécancour River. This meeting point is on the east bank of the Bécancour River. It's located between Étang Stater and Lac à la Truite. This area is southeast of the village of Bernierville and northwest of a small place called "Cranberry."
What's in a Name?
The study of place names is called toponymy. The name "Rivière Bagot" was officially recognized on October 6, 1983. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like a special committee in Quebec that names places.
