Eaton River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Eaton River |
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Confluence of the Eaton river and the St-Francois river in East Angus.
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| Native name | Rivière Eaton |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Estrie |
| MRC | Le Haut-Saint-François Regional County Municipality |
| Municipality | Saint-Isidore-d'Auckland, Newport, Sawyerville, Cookshire-Eaton, East Angus |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Mountain streams near the border Saint-Isidore-d'Auckland 550 m (1,800 ft) 45°14′06″N 71°23′35″W / 45.235075°N 71.393139°W |
| River mouth | Saint-François River East Angus - Parc des deux Rivières 180 m (590 ft) 45°28′20″N 71°39′06″W / 45.472337°N 71.651670°W |
| Length | 43.5 km (27.0 mi) |
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| Progression | Saint-François River, Saint Lawrence River |
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The Eaton River is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Saint-François River, which then joins the mighty Saint Lawrence River. The Eaton River travels through several towns in the Estrie region, including Saint-Isidore-d'Auckland, Newport, Sawyerville, Cookshire-Eaton, and East Angus.
River's Journey
The Eaton River starts its journey from small streams in the mountains. These streams are found near the border between Quebec and New Hampshire. The river's starting point is about 550 m (1,800 ft) above sea level. From there, it flows downhill, dropping about 396 metres (1,299 ft) before reaching its end.
Where the River Begins
The very beginning of the Eaton River is in Saint-Isidore-d'Auckland. Many small streams and branches come together to form the main river. The area where it starts is a continuation of a valley that goes south into New Hampshire.
Flowing Through Towns
The Eaton River flows for about 43.5 km (27.0 mi). It generally moves northwest, passing through different areas.
- It starts near the Quebec-New Hampshire border.
- It flows through Saint-Isidore-d'Auckland and then into Newport.
- Further downstream, it reaches Sawyerville.
- The river then continues north, passing near places like Eaton Corner.
- It is joined by other smaller rivers and streams along the way. Important ones include the Clifton River and the North Eaton River.
Reaching the End
After passing through Cookshire-Eaton, the Eaton River finally reaches East Angus. Here, it flows into the Saint-François River. This meeting point is in a bend of the river that goes around the town of East Angus.
River's Name
The name "Eaton River" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is a group in Quebec that names places.
