Brooks River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brooks River |
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| Native name | Rivière Brooks |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Centre-du-Québec |
| Regional County Municipality | Arthabaska |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Mountain streams Chesterville 326 m (1,070 ft) 46°01′11″N 71°49′04″W / 46.019752°N 71.817864°W |
| River mouth | Nicolet River Chesterville 143 m (469 ft) 45°58′33″N 71°51′34″W / 45.97583°N 71.85944°W |
| Length | 10.0 km (6.2 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Nicolet River, St. Lawrence River |
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The Brooks River (in French: rivière Brooks) is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Nicolet River, which then joins the mighty St. Lawrence River. This river runs through the towns of Chesterville and Saint-Christophe-d'Arthabaska. It's located in the Centre-du-Québec region.
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The Journey of the Brooks River
The Brooks River is surrounded by other rivers and streams. These are called "hydrographic slopes" because they are areas where water naturally flows towards a river.
Nearby Waterways
- To the north: The Bulstrode River.
- To the east: Gobeil stream and the Bulstrode River.
- To the south: The Dumont River and the Nicolet River.
- To the west: The Nicolet River and Roux stream.
Where the River Starts
The Brooks River begins in a hilly area. This spot is in the 7th range of the Ham-Nord township. It's about 0.5 kilometres (0.31 mi) west of Saint-Norbert-d'Arthabaska. It's also 0.6 kilometres (0.37 mi) from Sainte-Hélène-de-Chester and 0.6 kilometres (0.37 mi) east of Saint-Christophe-d'Arthabaska.
How the River Flows
The Brooks River flows for a total of 10.0 kilometres (6.2 mi) (about 6.2 miles). Here's how its journey unfolds:
- First, it travels 1.3 kilometres (0.81 mi) southwest. This takes it to the edge of Saint-Christophe-d'Arthabaska.
- Then, it flows 0.7 kilometres (0.43 mi) west. It reaches a small lake, about 0.4 kilometres (0.25 mi) long. The river crosses this lake, which is 276 metres (906 ft) (about 905 feet) high.
- Next, it goes 0.4 kilometres (0.25 mi) south. This brings it to the border of Chesterville.
- It continues south for 3.8 kilometres (2.4 mi). Along this path, another stream joins it from the east.
- The river then flows 1.6 kilometres (0.99 mi) further south. It passes the road called "route du 8th rang" (also known as rang Desharnais).
- It keeps going south for 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi). It reaches the "route du 9th rang" (rang Roberge).
- Finally, it flows 0.4 kilometres (0.25 mi) south to its end point. This is where it joins the Nicolet River.
The river flows for about 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) (0.87 miles) within the town of Saint-Christophe-d'Arthabaska.
Where the Name Comes From
The name "Brooks" comes from an English family's last name. Four members of the Brooks family were given land here a long time ago. On December 10, 1823, they received over 600 acres of land. This land was in the areas known as Craig South Road and North Craig Road.
The name "Brooks River" became official on August 17, 1978. This was decided by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like a special committee in Quebec that names places.
