Brown River (Québec–Maine) facts for kids
The Brown River (called rivière Brown in French) is a river that flows into the Depot River. It starts in Quebec, Canada, and then crosses into Maine, United States.
The river flows through:
- Quebec: The town of Saint-Adalbert, which is in the L'Islet area.
- Maine: An area called Township T13 R16 Wels, in Aroostook County.
The Brown River flows mostly through forests. In Quebec, it runs across a flat area. In Maine, south of the Canada-US border, it flows through a valley.
You can reach the upper part of the Brown River in Quebec by using roads like 5th range West, route 204 West, Bélanger road, and 8th range West. The part of the river in Maine can be reached by a forest road that runs along the Depot River.
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Where the Brown River Flows
The Brown River starts from a small mountain stream in Saint-Adalbert, Quebec. This starting point is:
- About 5.6 kilometers (3.5 miles) northwest of the border between Quebec and Maine.
- About 1.5 kilometers (0.9 miles) northwest of the center of Saint-Adalbert, Quebec.
- About 8.6 kilometers (5.3 miles) southwest of where the Brown River joins another river.
From its start, the Brown River flows for about 11.2 kilometers (7 miles). Here's how it flows:
River's Start in Quebec
The first 8.2 kilometers (5.1 miles) of the Brown River flow through Quebec.
- It flows 2.7 kilometers (1.7 miles) south in Saint-Adalbert, Quebec. It makes a curve to the west before reaching route 204.
- Then, it flows 2.2 kilometers (1.4 miles) east, passing north of "Bellevue Mountain," until it reaches Mountain Road.
- Next, it flows 1.9 kilometers (1.2 miles) southeast, reaching the 8th range West road.
- Finally, it flows 1.4 kilometers (0.9 miles) southeast, reaching the Canada-US border.
River's Path in Maine
The last 3.0 kilometers (1.9 miles) of the Brown River flow through Maine.
- It flows southeast through a small valley and then across a flat area until it meets another river.
Where the River Ends
The Brown River joins the Depot River at a point that is:
- About 2.5 kilometers (1.6 miles) southeast of the Canada-US border.
- About 37.8 kilometers (23.5 miles) southwest of where the Big Black River joins another river.
The Brown River flows into the west side of the Depot River. The Depot River then flows north, southeast, and north again, until it reaches the Big Black River (also known as Grande rivière Noire in French). The Big Black River then flows northeast in a zigzag pattern until it meets the Saint John River. The Saint John River flows east, then southeast, through all of New Brunswick. It finally empties into the north side of the Bay of Fundy, which opens up to the Atlantic Ocean.
About the Name
The name "rivière Brown" (which means "Brown River") was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec (Quebec Places Names Board), which is in charge of naming places in Quebec.
