Blaiklock River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Blaiklock |
|
|---|---|
Watershed of Nottaway River
|
|
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Nord-du-Québec |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Forested creek Eeyou Istchee Baie-James, Nord-du-Québec, Quebec 373 m (1,224 ft) 50°10′35″N 74°30′51″W / 50.17639°N 74.51417°W |
| River mouth | Barlow River (Chibougamau River) Eeyou Istchee Baie-James, Nord-du-Québec, Quebec 366 m (1,201 ft) 50°08′41″N 74°17′40″W / 50.14472°N 74.29444°W |
| Length | 22.9 km (14.2 mi) |
The Blaiklock River is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Barlow River. This area is part of the Eeyou Istchee Baie-James region.
The river flows through the Chérisy, Beaulieu, and Blaiklock areas. It is also part of the Albanel, Mistassini and Blaiklock Lakes Wildlife Sanctuary. This means the area is protected for its wildlife.
You can reach the Blaiklock River by forest roads. One road connects to Route 167. This main road comes from Chibougamau. It follows the shore of Waconichi Lake.
The Blaiklock River usually freezes over in early November. It stays frozen until mid-May. It is safe to walk on the ice from mid-November to mid-April.
Contents
Exploring the Blaiklock River's Path
The Blaiklock River is about 22.9 km (14.2 mi) long. It starts from a small forest stream. This stream is high up, at about 373 m (1,224 ft) above sea level.
Where the River Begins
The source of the Blaiklock River is in Chérisy Township. It is located:
- About 13.2 km (8.2 mi) northeast of where it joins the Barlow River.
- About 25.1 km (15.6 mi) northwest of Waconichi Lake.
- About 30.9 km (19.2 mi) northwest of Chibougamau.
How the River Flows
From its source, the Blaiklock River generally flows southwest.
- It flows for about 5.0 km (3.1 mi) east. Then it enters the Albanel, Mistassini and Waconichi Lakes Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Next, it flows about 11.9 km (7.4 mi) southeast. It passes under a forest road bridge.
- Finally, it flows about 6.0 km (3.7 mi) southeast to its mouth. A forest road runs along this part of the river.
Rivers Nearby
Many other rivers and lakes are close to the Blaiklock River:
- North: Mistassini Lake, Rupert River.
- East: Barlow River, Waconichi Lake.
- South: Chibougamau River, Chibougamau Lake.
- West: Barlow River, Brock River (Chibougamau River).
Where the Blaiklock River Ends
The Blaiklock River flows into the north side of the Barlow River. The Barlow River then flows into the Chibougamau River. The Chibougamau River eventually joins the Opawica River.
From there, the water travels through the Waswanipi River. It then reaches Goéland Lake and finally Matagami Lake. All these rivers and lakes are part of a large water system that eventually leads to the Nottaway River.
The mouth of the Blaiklock River is located:
- About 10.6 km (6.6 mi) northeast of the Barlow River's mouth.
- About 26.1 km (16.2 mi) north of downtown Chibougamau.
Why is it Called Blaiklock River?
The Blaiklock River is named after Frederic William Blaiklock (1822-1901). He was a surveyor. A surveyor is someone who measures and maps land.
Frederic William Blaiklock was born in Quebec City. He was the first to measure the land in the Ashuapmushuan River valley. This area is north of Lac Saint-Jean. He also mapped out two roads leading to Lac Saint-Jean.
From 1850 to 1853, he surveyed the borders between Canada and New Brunswick. For 23 years, he worked at the Cadastre Office in Montreal. This office keeps records of land ownership.
The name "Blaiklock River" was officially approved in 1953. The Commission de toponymie du Québec made the name official on December 5, 1968. This commission is in charge of place names in Quebec.
