Brock River North facts for kids
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Nord-du-Québec |
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| Main source | Little unidentified Lake Eeyou Istchee Baie-James, Nord-du-Québec, Quebec 459 m (1,506 ft) 50°17′09″N 74°54′22″W / 50.28583°N 74.90611°W |
| River mouth | Chibougamau River Eeyou Istchee Baie-James, Nord-du-Québec, Quebec 346 m (1,135 ft) 50°10′04″N 74°57′56″W / 50.16778°N 74.96556°W |
| Length | 93.0 km (57.8 mi) |
The North Brock River is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Brock River, which then joins the Chibougamau River. This area is part of the Eeyou Istchee Baie-James region in northern Quebec.
The river flows through the Assinica Wildlife Reserve. This is a protected area for animals and nature. You can reach the upper part of the river by a forest road from Chibougamau. The lower part has other forest roads. These roads connect to Highway 113, which goes between Lebel-sur-Quévillon and Chibougamau.
The North Brock River usually freezes over in early November. It stays frozen until mid-May. However, it's generally safe to walk or travel on the ice from mid-November to mid-April.
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Where Does the River Flow?
The North Brock River starts from a small lake that doesn't have a name. This lake is in the Wildlife Reserve Assinica. The lake is about 1.6 kilometers long and sits at an elevation of 459 meters. This starting point is northeast of a mountain that is 563 meters high.
The river flows for about 93 kilometers. It travels through several small, unnamed lakes. One important lake it crosses is Lac Samuel-Bédard. This lake is about 28 kilometers long.
River's Journey
The North Brock River's journey can be split into two main parts:
- Upper North Brock River: This part is about 49 kilometers long.
- It flows south, then southwest, through several small lakes.
- It then crosses Lac Samuel-Bédard, flowing south through it.
- Lower North Brock River: This part is about 44 kilometers long.
- It flows west through another unnamed lake.
- It continues south through more lakes.
- Finally, it winds east and then southwest to reach its mouth.
The North Brock River eventually flows into the Brock River. This happens on the north side of the Brock River. From there, the water flows southwest into the Chibougamau River. The Chibougamau River then joins the Waswanipi River. The Waswanipi River flows into Goéland Lake and then into Matagami Lake.
Nearby Rivers and Lakes
Here are some of the main rivers and lakes near the North Brock River:
- To the North: Châtillon river, Saint-Urcisse River, De Maurès River.
- To the East: Brock River (Chibougamau River), Chibougamau River, Mistassini Lake, Chibougamau Lake, Barlow River.
- To the South: Brock River (Chibougamau River), Opémisca Lake, Opémisca River, Chibougamau River.
- To the West: Opataca Lake, Cachisca Lake, Comencho Lake, Mildred River, Omo River, Maicasagi River.
Why is it Called "Brock North River"?
The name "Brock" honors Reginald W. Brock. He was an important person in geology. In 1896, he helped explore the geology of the area. He worked with Dr. Robert Bell from the Geological Survey of Canada. They explored the land between Waswanipi Lake and Mistassini Lake.
Later, in 1910, Reginald W. Brock was the Director of the Geological Survey of Canada. He provided the maps and tools for another important geological trip to the Chibougamau area.
The name "Brock River North" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This happened when the Commission de toponymie du Québec (Quebec's Place Names Commission) was created.
