Colbert River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Colbert River |
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| Native name | Rivière Colbert |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Centre-du-Québec |
| MRC | Nicolet-Yamaska Regional County Municipality |
| Municipality | Saint-Elphège and Baie-du-Febvre |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Agricultural streams Saint-Elphège 40 m (130 ft) 46°05′53″N 72°43′52″W / 46.09818°N 72.73102°W |
| River mouth | Lake Saint-Pierre, St. Lawrence River Baie-du-Febvre 6 m (20 ft) 46°08′56″N 72°46′24″W / 46.14889°N 72.77333°W |
| Length | 12.6 km (7.8 mi) |
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The Colbert River (also called rivière Colbert in French) is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into Lake Saint-Pierre, which is part of the mighty St. Lawrence River.
This river runs through two towns: Saint-Elphège and Baie-du-Febvre. These towns are located in the Nicolet-Yamaska Regional County Municipality (MRC), which is in the Centre-du-Québec area of Quebec.
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Where the Colbert River Flows
The Colbert River is surrounded by other rivers and bodies of water. Knowing these helps us understand its "hydrographic slopes." This just means the areas where water drains into different rivers.
- North: The river flows towards Lake Saint-Pierre and the St. Lawrence River.
- East: Nearby rivers include the Landroche River, Nicolet River, Nicolet South-West River, and Saint-Zéphirin River.
- South: The Saint-François River is to the south.
- West: The Lévesque River and the Saint-François River are also to the west.
The River's Beginning
The Colbert River starts from several small streams. These streams are mostly found in farming areas. Some of these include the Fronteau stream, Daneau stream, and Grande Ligne stream.
The very beginning of the river is near Chemin du rang de la Grande-Plaine. This spot is in the municipality of Saint-Zéphirin-de-Courval. It's located west of the village of Saint-Elphège.
The River's Journey
The Colbert River flows for about 12.6 km (7.8 mi). It generally moves towards the northwest. Along its path, the river drops about 34 m (112 ft) in elevation.
Here's how its journey unfolds:
- For the first 7.8 km (4.8 mi), it flows northwest. It forms small curves through farmlands and some small wooded areas. It crosses Chemin du Pays-Brûlé and then Route 132 (also known as Route Marie-Victorin).
- For the next 4.8 km (3.0 mi), it first goes north, then turns northwest. It continues through farming areas, crossing Chemin des Huit.
Where the River Ends
The Colbert River eventually empties into Lake Saint-Pierre. It joins the lake at a place called Batture de la Pierre à Chaux. This is on the south shore of the lake.
Its mouth is southwest of where the Landroche River meets the lake. It's also northeast of where the Lévesque River flows in. The river's end is west of the village of Baie-du-Febvre.
Why is it Called Colbert?
The name "Colbert" comes from a French family name.
The official name "Rivière Colbert" was made formal on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the organization in Quebec that names places.
