De la Rencontre Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids De la Rencontre Creek |
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| Country | Canada |
| Region | Mauricie |
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| Main source | Unidentified Lake La Tuque (Perrier Township), Mauricie, Quebec 495 m (1,624 ft) 48°51′36″N 75°06′18″W / 48.86000°N 75.10500°W |
| River mouth | Du Mâle Lake (Gouin Reservoir) Mauricie, Quebec 402 m (1,319 ft) 48°40′45″N 75°03′05″W / 48.67917°N 75.05139°W |
| Length | 49.2 km (30.6 mi) |
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The De la Rencontre Creek is a stream in Quebec, Canada. It flows into Du Mâle Lake, which is part of the large Gouin Reservoir. This creek runs through a forest area in the town of La Tuque, located in the Mauricie region.
The creek's path goes through several areas called townships, including Perrier, Lagacé, Lacasse, and Toussaint. The main activity in this area is forestry, which means cutting down trees for wood. Tourism, like visiting for fun, is also important here.
A road called R2046 helps people get to the lower eastern part of the creek's valley and Larouche Lake. This road connects to Forest Road 202, which goes south towards the village of Obedjiwan, Quebec. The creek usually freezes over from mid-November to the end of April. However, it's generally safe to walk or travel on the ice from early December to the end of March.
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Where the Creek Flows
This section describes the areas that drain water into De la Rencontre Creek. These are called hydrographic slopes.
- North side: Marceau Lake, Lagacé Lake, and Pascagama River.
- East side: Larouche Lake, Du Mâle Lake, Toussaint Lake, Gouin Reservoir, and Marmette Lake.
- South side: Du Mâle Lake, Bureau Lake (Gouin Reservoir), Mattawa Bay, and Saraana Bay.
- West side: Plamondon Creek (Gouin Reservoir), Piponisiw River, Berthelot River, Pascagama River, and Mégiscane River.
Starting Point of the Creek
De la Rencontre Creek begins in an unnamed lake. This lake is about 0.4 kilometers long and sits at an altitude of 495 meters. It is surrounded by mountains. The lake's outlet is in the eastern part of Perrier township.
This starting point is:
- 4.5 km south of Mount Amiskotci.
- 6.9 km southeast of the Pascagama River.
- 20.4 km northwest of where the creek ends in Du Mâle Lake.
- 25.6 km northwest of the village of Obedjiwan, Quebec.
- 93.2 km northwest of the Gouin Dam.
The Creek's Journey
The De la Rencontre Creek flows for about 49.2 kilometers through a forest area. Along its way, it passes through several lakes.
In its upper part, the creek flows southwest through a few unnamed lakes. It also crosses Lake Kanicotcekohotek. Further downstream, it flows southeast through "De la Rencontre Lake," which is about 11.1 kilometers long.
In its lower part, the creek continues eastward into Toussaint township. It flows through Mikohocoranan Lake and then turns southeast. It passes through another unnamed lake and then Lake Natow, which is about 4.0 kilometers long. Finally, the creek flows south to its mouth.
Where the Creek Ends
The De la Rencontre Creek empties into the north shore of Du Mâle Lake.
This ending point is:
- 8.9 km west of Obedjiwan, Quebec village.
- 78 km west of the Gouin Dam.
- 124 km northwest of Wemotaci, Quebec village.
- 214 km northwest of downtown La Tuque.
From Du Mâle Lake, the water travels about 91.5 kilometers to the Gouin Dam. This journey includes passing through Aiapew Bay, Kanatakompeak Bay, Marmette Lake, Brochu Lake, and Kikendatch Bay. After the Gouin Dam, the water flows into the Saint-Maurice River, which eventually reaches Trois-Rivières.
How the Creek Got Its Name
The name "De la Rencontre Creek" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This happened when the Commission de toponymie du Québec (Quebec's Place Names Commission) was created.
