Iyinu Kaniput River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Iyinu Kaniput |
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Watershed of Nottaway River
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Eeyou Istchee Baie-James (municipality) |
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| Main source | Forested creek Eeyou Istchee Baie-James (municipality), Nord-du-Québec, Quebec 270 m (890 ft) 50°46′24″N 77°24′32″W / 50.77333°N 77.40889°W |
| River mouth | Du Tast Lake Eeyou Istchee Baie-James (municipality), Nord-du-Québec, Quebec 240 m (790 ft) 50°49′49″N 77°22′39″W / 50.83028°N 77.37750°W |
| Length | 10.1 km (6.3 mi) |
The Iyinu Kaniput River is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into Dana Lake, which is part of a larger river system. This river is located in the Eeyou Istchee Baie-James (municipality) area, in the Nord-du-Québec region.
The area around the Iyinu Kaniput River is served by a road called the Northern Highway. This road helps people get to the river's source. The river usually freezes over in early November and stays frozen until mid-May. However, it's safest to travel on the ice from mid-November to mid-April.
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Where the Iyinu Kaniput River Flows
The Iyinu Kaniput River is surrounded by many other rivers and lakes. Understanding these helps us see how the water flows in this region.
Nearby Rivers and Lakes
Here are some of the main water bodies close to the Iyinu Kaniput River:
- North: Dana Lake, Du Tast Lake, Columbus Lake, Colomb River, Rupert River.
- East: Dana Lake, Evans Lake, Broadback River.
- South: Pauschikushish Ewiwach River, Matawawaskweyau River, Muskiki River, Nottaway River, Soscumica Lake.
- West: Colomb Lake, Colomb River, Chabouillié Lake, Rodayer Lake, Dusaux Lake, Nottaway River.
The River's Journey
The Iyinu Kaniput River starts from a small stream in a forest. This stream is about 270 meters (886 feet) above sea level. It begins on the side of a mountain that is 302 meters (991 feet) high. The first part of the river flows through a marshy area.
The source of the river is located:
- 32.7 kilometers (20.3 miles) northeast of a bend in the Nottaway River.
- 48.2 kilometers (30 miles) northwest of Soscumica Lake.
- 6.8 kilometers (4.2 miles) south of where the Iyinu Kaniput River ends.
- 1.9 kilometers (1.2 miles) west of Dana Lake.
- 24.1 kilometers (15 miles) southwest of the main outlet of Dana Lake.
- 113.6 kilometers (70.6 miles) north of the town of Matagami.
The Iyinu Kaniput River flows for about 10.1 kilometers (6.3 miles). Here's how it flows:
- For 5.5 kilometers (3.4 miles), it flows north through a marshy area.
- Then, for 4.6 kilometers (2.9 miles), it flows northeast until it reaches its mouth.
Where the River Ends
The Iyinu Kaniput River flows into a bay on the western side of Dana Lake. From there, the water from Dana Lake eventually flows into Evans Lake. Finally, the Broadback River carries the water from Evans Lake further north.
The mouth of the Iyinu Kaniput River is located:
- 18.7 kilometers (11.6 miles) southwest of the main outlet of Dana Lake.
- 42.9 kilometers (26.7 miles) southwest of the outlet of Evans Lake.
- 55.7 kilometers (34.6 miles) north of Soscumica Lake.
- 117.8 kilometers (73.2 miles) southeast of where the Broadback River empties.
- 120 kilometers (75 miles) north of downtown Matagami.
About the Name
The name "Iyinu Kaniput River" was officially recognized on October 5, 1982. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is an organization in Quebec that names places.
