Goulet River (Vermillon River tributary) facts for kids
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| Native name | Rivière Goulet |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Mauricie |
| MRC | La Tuque |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Gingras Lake La Tuque 485 m (1,591 ft) 47°34′52″N 73°44′40″W / 47.581105°N 73.744429°W |
| River mouth | Vermillon River Lac-Normand 368 m (1,207 ft) 47°19′31″N 73°44′20″W / 47.325269°N 73.73877°W |
| Length | 40 km (25 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Vermillon River, Saint-Maurice River, St. Lawrence River |
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The Goulet River (in French: rivière Goulet) is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Vermillon River. The Vermillon River then joins the Saint-Maurice River, which eventually flows into the St. Lawrence River. The Goulet River is found in the Mauricie region of Quebec. It passes through areas like La Tuque and Lac-Normand. This river flows through beautiful forests, coming down from the mountains. For a long time, cutting down trees (forestry) has been the main way people make a living around the Goulet River.
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Journey of the Goulet River
The Goulet River starts its journey at Gingras Lake. This lake is about 0.7 kilometers (0.4 miles) long. It sits high up in the mountains, about 485 meters (1,591 feet) above sea level. This starting point is in a forest area.
Where the River Begins
Gingras Lake is located in a mountainous area. It is on the west side of Creek Valley. From this lake, the Goulet River flows for about 38.8 kilometers (24.1 miles).
Here are some distances from the river's source:
- About 26.6 kilometers (16.5 miles) north of where the Goulet River ends.
- About 65.3 kilometers (40.6 miles) northeast of the village of Manawan.
- About 75 kilometers (46.6 miles) west of downtown La Tuque.
The River's Path
From Gingras Lake, the Goulet River flows in several directions:
- It flows south for 0.9 kilometers (0.6 miles). It then meets the water from Lake Kent.
- Next, it goes southwest for 3.8 kilometers (2.4 miles). It crosses Lake Louise and collects water from Lake Jacob.
- It then turns southeast for 1.0 kilometer (0.6 miles). Here, it crosses Sam Lake.
- The river flows south for 3.6 kilometers (2.2 miles). It collects water from Lightning Lake.
- It then travels southeast for 5.1 kilometers (3.2 miles). It winds around the northern part of Canaple Lake.
- The river crosses Canaple Lake for 4.2 kilometers (2.6 miles).
- It continues southeast for 0.4 kilometers (0.2 miles).
- Then, it flows south for 7.2 kilometers (4.5 miles). It collects water from Desert Lake.
- It crosses Jimmy Lake for 0.8 kilometers (0.5 miles). Jimmy Lake is about 1.2 kilometers (0.7 miles) long.
- The river moves southwest for 1.5 kilometers (0.9 miles). It crosses Lac Léo.
- Finally, it flows southeast for 10.3 kilometers (6.4 miles). It crosses Lake Dupuis, which is about 11.3 kilometers (7.0 miles) long. This is where the Goulet River ends its journey.
Where the River Ends
The Goulet River flows into the Vermillon River. This meeting point is in the area of Lac-Normand.
This ending point is located:
- About 79.4 kilometers (49.3 miles) southeast of where the Vermillon River itself ends.
- About 51.9 kilometers (32.2 miles) east of the center of Manawan village.
- About 19.7 kilometers (12.2 miles) northwest of the Saint-Maurice Wildlife Reserve.
Naming the River
The name Goulet River was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This commission is in charge of naming places in Quebec.
