Collin River (Mégiscane River tributary) facts for kids
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Abitibi-Témiscamingue |
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| Main source | Leigne Lake Senneterre, La Vallée-de-l'Or Regional County Municipality (RCM), Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec 461 m (1,512 ft) 48°26′26″N 76°46′35″W / 48.44056°N 76.77639°W |
| River mouth | Mégiscane River Senneterre, La Vallée-de-l'Or Regional County Municipality, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec 340 m (1,120 ft) 48°16′39″N 76°46′23″W / 48.27750°N 76.77306°W |
| Length | 22.1 km (13.7 mi) |
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The Collin River is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Mégiscane River. This river is located in a region called Abitibi-Témiscamingue. It runs through the area of Senneterre, which is part of the La Vallée-de-l'Or Regional County Municipality.
The Collin River flows mostly through forests. It generally moves south and passes through five lakes. The main activity in this area is forestry, which means cutting down trees for wood. Roads like R0806 help people get around the river's watershed. The river is usually frozen from mid-December until mid-April.
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About the Collin River
The Collin River starts from an unnamed lake. This lake is about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) long. It sits at an elevation of 461 meters (1,512 feet) above sea level.
The source of the river is located:
- About 18.1 kilometers (11.2 miles) north of where the Collin River meets the Mégiscane River.
- About 35 kilometers (21.7 miles) east of the town of Senneterre.
- About 37.4 kilometers (23.2 miles) southeast of Parent Lake (Abitibi).
Nearby Waterways
Other rivers and lakes are close to the Collin River. These are called hydrographic slopes. They include:
- To the north: Lake Mayor-Bilodeau.
- To the east: Doyon Lake, Bastien River, Faillon Lake, and the Mégiscane River.
- To the south: The Mégiscane River.
- To the west: Martin Lake, Signay Creek, Sunday Creek, Brassier River, and Parent Lake (Abitibi).
How the River Flows
The Collin River flows for about 22.1 kilometers (13.7 miles). Here's how it travels:
- It flows south for about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles). During this part, it crosses two unnamed lakes.
- Then, it goes south for about 2.5 kilometers (1.6 miles). It flows through Regis Lake, which is about 1.3 kilometers (0.8 miles) long.
- Next, it continues south for about 3.2 kilometers (2 miles). It crosses another unnamed lake.
- It flows south for 1.9 kilometers (1.2 miles) to where water from Délisle Lake joins it.
- After that, it goes south for 1.7 kilometers (1.1 miles) to meet water from Lamarche Lake.
- It then flows south for 3.4 kilometers (2.1 miles) until it reaches the R0806 road.
- Finally, it flows south for 5.4 kilometers (3.4 miles) until it joins the Mégiscane River.
Where the River Ends
The Collin River empties into the north side of the Mégiscane River. The Mégiscane River then flows southwest and northwest. It eventually reaches Parent Lake (Abitibi). From there, the water flows into the Bell River (Quebec), which is a tributary of Lake Matagami. Lake Matagami then flows into the Nottaway River, which finally reaches James Bay.
The meeting point of the Collin River and the Mégiscane River is located:
- About 3.36 kilometers (2.09 miles) southwest of Faillon Lake.
- About 53.3 kilometers (33.1 miles) southeast of Parent Lake (Abitibi).
- About 1.8 kilometers (1.1 miles) northeast of the Canadian National Railway tracks. The closest train stop is "Press."
- About 36.9 kilometers (22.9 miles) east of the center of Senneterre.
Name of the River
The name "Collin River" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the organization in Quebec that names places.
