Creuse River (Petite rivière du Chêne) facts for kids
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| Native name | Rivière Creuse |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Centre-du-Québec |
| MRC | L'Érable Regional County Municipality, Bécancour Regional County Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Agricultural and forest streams Villeroy 129 metres (423 ft) 46°23′22″N 71°50′45″W / 46.389359°N 71.845865°W |
| River mouth | Petite rivière du Chêne Fortierville 47 metres (154 ft) 46°27′32″N 72°04′22″W / 46.45889°N 72.07278°W |
| Length | 18.4 kilometres (11.4 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | St. Lawrence River |
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The Creuse River (which means hollow river in French) is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Petite rivière du Chêne, which then joins the mighty St. Lawrence River. The Creuse River travels through a few towns: Villeroy, Sainte-Françoise, and Fortierville. These towns are all located in the Centre-du-Québec region.
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Where Does the Creuse River Flow?
The Creuse River is surrounded by many other rivers and streams. These are called its "hydrographic slopes." Think of them as neighbors in the water system.
- To the north, you'll find the Petite rivière du Chêne and the St. Lawrence River.
- To the east, there's the Chêne river.
- To the south, you'll see the Gentilly River and the Bécancour River.
- To the west, it's again the Petite rivière du Chêne and the St. Lawrence River.
The River's Journey
The Creuse River begins its journey near the Villeroy rest area, close to highway 20. This starting point is about 129 meters (423 feet) above sea level. It's not far from the villages of Val-Alain and Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes.
From its source, the river flows for about 18.4 kilometers (11.4 miles). As it travels, it drops about 82 meters (269 feet) in elevation.
Here's a closer look at its path:
- First, it flows northwest for 1.7 kilometers (1.1 miles). It crosses the 16th rang west road.
- Then, it goes westward for 1.4 kilometers (0.9 miles). It passes the northern side of Villeroy village.
- Next, it heads northwest for 4.8 kilometers (3.0 miles). It goes past an experimental farm.
- It continues northwest for 2.0 kilometers (1.2 miles) to a country road.
- Another 4.4 kilometers (2.7 miles) northwest takes it to the 10th and 11th rang road.
- It winds northwest for 0.9 kilometers (0.6 miles). This brings it to the border between Sainte-Françoise and Fortierville.
- It then winds west for 1.7 kilometers (1.1 miles) to the 9th rang road.
- Finally, it winds west for 1.5 kilometers (0.9 miles) until it meets the Petite rivière du Chêne.
Where the River Ends
The Creuse River joins the Petite rivière du Chêne on its east bank. This meeting point is near the border of Fortierville and Sainte-Sophie-de-Lévrard. It's about 3.9 kilometers (2.4 miles) southwest of Fortierville's village center.
What's in a Name?
The name "Rivière Creuse" was officially recognized on December 18, 1979. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like the official naming committee for places in Quebec.
