Brock River (Chibougamau River) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brock |
|
|---|---|
Watershed of Nottaway River
|
|
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Nord-du-Québec |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Brock Lake Eeyou Istchee Baie-James, Nord-du-Québec, Quebec 400 m (1,300 ft) 50°30′52″N 74°23′12″W / 50.51444°N 74.38667°W |
| River mouth | Chibougamau River Eeyou Istchee Baie-James, Nord-du-Québec, Quebec 336 m (1,102 ft) 50°00′47″N 75°04′54″W / 50.01306°N 75.08167°W |
| Length | 104.6 km (65.0 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Tributaries |
|
The Brock River is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Chibougamau River. This area is part of Eeyou Istchee Baie-James in the Nord-du-Québec region. The river flows through several areas called "cantons," including Beaulieu and Opémisca.
You can reach the Brock River area by a forest road. This road is about 1.7 kilometres (1.1 mi) south of Villebois Lake. It connects to Route 113, which goes between Lebel-sur-Quévillon and Chibougamau.
The river usually freezes over from early November until mid-May. It's generally safe to walk on the ice from mid-November to mid-April.
Where the River Flows
The Brock River starts from Brock Lake. This lake is about 6.7 kilometres (4.2 mi) long and sits at an altitude of 400 metres (1,300 ft).
The river's source is located:
- 23.4 kilometres (14.5 mi) west of Lake Mistassini.
- 74.7 kilometres (46.4 mi) northeast of where the Brock River joins the Chibougamau River.
- 66.6 kilometres (41.4 mi) northwest of the town of Chibougamau.
The Brock River flows for about 104.6 kilometres (65.0 mi). It has two main parts:
Upper Brock River
This part of the river is about 37.7 kilometres (23.4 mi) long.
- It flows south through Daubenton Lake and Villebois Lake.
- It then continues south, collecting water from Chinsu Creek Saakahiikanu and Maaskitkuu Creek.
- It passes through the Kaaweinaupetchuu Rapids.
- It also collects water from Lake Claude and then joins the Blaiklock River.
Lower Brock River
This section of the river is about 66.9 kilometres (41.6 mi) long.
- It flows west and joins the Kaakitchatsekaasich Creek.
- It continues west to meet the Brock River North.
- Further west, it passes a mountain and then joins the Brock River West.
- It flows south, collecting water from Noire Creek, which comes from the "Lac à l'Eau Noire" (Lake of Black Water).
- Finally, it flows southwest to its mouth, where it joins the Chibougamau River.
The Brock River flows into the north shore of the Chibougamau River. This is about 6.9 kilometres (4.3 mi) downstream from Michwacho Lake. From this point, the water flows southwest along the Chibougamau River to Goéland Lake. The Waswanipi River then flows through Goéland Lake and eventually reaches Lake Matagami.
The mouth of the Brock River is located:
- 10.8 kilometres (6.7 mi) northwest of Opémisca Lake.
- 52 kilometres (32 mi) west of downtown Chibougamau.
Why it's Called Brock River
The name "Brock River" remembers Reginald W. Brock. He was an assistant to Dr. Robert Bell of the Geological Survey of Canada. In 1896, he explored the geology of the area between Lake Waswanipi and Lake Mistassini. He traveled through rivers like the Waswanipi River, Chibougamau River, and Barlow River.
Later, in 1910, Reginald W. Brock became the Director of the Geological Survey of Canada. He provided maps and tools for an important geological expedition in the Chibougamau area of Quebec.
The name "Brock River" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This was when the commission was first created.
