Indienne River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Indienne River |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean |
| Regional County Municipality | Le Domaine-du-Roy |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Little mountain lake Lac-Ashuapmushuan 447 m (1,467 ft) 48°34′25″N 72°53′08″W / 48.57361°N 72.88556°W |
| River mouth | Ditton River Lac-Ashuapmushuan 431 m (1,414 ft) 48°35′27″N 72°52′36″W / 48.59083°N 72.87667°W |
| Length | 2.8 km (1.7 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Rivière aux Saumons (Ashuapmushuan River), Ashuapmushuan River, Lac Saint-Jean, Saguenay River, Saint Lawrence River |
The Indienne River is a small river in Quebec, Canada. Its name means "Indian" in French. This river flows into Lac Le Barrois, which is a lake that feeds the Rivière aux Saumons.
The Indienne River is located in a wild area called Lac-Ashuapmushuan. This area is part of the Le Domaine-du-Roy Regional County Municipality and the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region. The main activities here are forestry (cutting down trees for wood) and tourism, like hiking or fishing.
Where the Indienne River Flows
The Indienne River starts from Lake Vienne, a small lake shaped like a "Y". This lake is about 447 meters (1,467 feet) above sea level. Another small stream, the Nevers stream, also feeds Lake Vienne.
River's Journey
From Lake Vienne, the Indienne River flows north for about 2.8 kilometers (1.7 miles). It drops about 16 meters (52 feet) along its path. The river flows through a forest and crosses a marshy area near its end.
Joining Lac Le Barrois
The Indienne River empties into the southern part of Lac Le Barrois. This lake is an important part of the Rivière aux Saumons system.
From Lac Le Barrois, the water from the Indienne River continues its long journey:
- It flows through Lac Le Barrois for 2.8 kilometers (1.7 miles).
- Then, it travels down the Rivière aux Saumons for 44.7 kilometers (27.8 miles).
- Next, it joins the Ashuapmushuan River and flows southeast for 18 kilometers (11 miles).
- After that, it crosses Lac Saint-Jean for 41.1 kilometers (25.5 miles).
- Finally, it follows the Saguenay River for 172.3 kilometers (107 miles) all the way to Tadoussac. There, it joins the huge Saint Lawrence River.
Name of the River
The name "Indienne River" was officially recognized on September 22, 1976. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like a special group that names places in Quebec.
