Iroquois River (Nottaway River tributary) facts for kids
The Iroquois River is a river located in the Nord-du-Québec region of Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Nottaway River. This river is important for the local economy, mainly through forestry. People also enjoy visiting the area for fun activities like hunting and fishing.
The river's surface usually freezes over from early November until mid-May. However, it's generally safe to travel on the ice from mid-November to mid-April. There are no main roads to access this river, making it a more remote area.
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Watershed of Nottaway River
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Eeyou Istchee Baie-James (municipality) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Esther Lake Eeyou Istchee Baie-James (municipality), Nord-du-Québec, Quebec 239 m (784 ft) 50°40′27″N 78°02′38″W / 50.67417°N 78.04389°W |
| River mouth | Nottaway River Eeyou Istchee Baie-James (municipality), Nord-du-Québec, Quebec 98 m (322 ft) 50°56′40″N 78°27′03″W / 50.94444°N 78.45083°W |
| Length | 64.4 km (40.0 mi) |
Where the River Flows
The Iroquois River is part of a larger network of rivers. Here are some of the rivers nearby:
- To the North: Nottaway River, Lepallier River, Fabulet River
- To the East: Fabulet River, Nottaway River
- To the South: Kitchigama River, Obamsca River
- To the West: Patrick River, Kitchigama River
River's Journey
The Iroquois River starts at Esther Lake. This lake is about 5.1 kilometres (3.2 mi) long and 3.6 kilometres (2.2 mi) wide. It sits at an altitude of 244 metres (801 ft).
From Lake Esther, the Iroquois River flows for about 64.4 kilometres (40.0 mi).
- It first travels 24.1 kilometres (15.0 mi) north.
- Then, it goes 27.3 kilometres (17.0 mi) to the northwest, meeting the Fabulet River.
- Finally, it flows another 13.0 kilometres (8.1 mi) to the northwest until it reaches its mouth.
The Iroquois River empties into the southern bank of the Nottaway River. This meeting point is located:
- About 55.4 kilometres (34.4 mi) southeast of where the Nottaway River flows into Rupert Bay.
- About 135 kilometres (84 mi) northwest of the town of Matagami, Quebec.
Why it's Called Iroquois
The name "Iroquois" is used for many places in Canada, with 53 different locations having this name. The Iroquois nations were very important in the history of North America. They had a big influence on how many places got their names.
The official name "Rivière des Iroquois" (which means Iroquois River in English) was made official on December 5, 1968. This happened when the Commission de toponymie du Québec was created.
