Jacquot River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jacquot River |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Capitale-Nationale |
| Regional County Municipality | Portneuf Regional County Municipality |
| Municipalities | Saint-Léonard-de-Portneuf and Sainte-Christine-d'Auvergne |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Simon Lake Saint-Léonard-de-Portneuf, MRC Portneuf Regional County Municipality 173 m (568 ft) 46°54′08″N 72°02′08″W / 46.90236°N 72.03551°W |
| River mouth | Sainte-Anne River Sainte-Christine-d'Auvergne 140 m (460 ft) 46°48′37″N 72°00′00″W / 46.81028°N 72.0°W |
| Length | 22.4 km (13.9 mi) |
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| Tributaries |
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The Jacquot River is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows through the areas of Saint-Léonard-de-Portneuf and Sainte-Christine-d'Auvergne. This river is a branch, or tributary, of the Sainte-Anne River.
The main activities in this area are forestry (cutting down trees) and farming. The river's surface usually freezes from early December to late March. It's generally safe to be on the ice from late December to early March.
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Where the Jacquot River Starts and Flows
The Jacquot River begins at a place called Lac Simon, which means Simon Lake. This lake is about 2.2 kilometres (1.4 mi) long and sits at an altitude of 186 metres (610 ft) (about 610 feet). The northern part of the lake is a popular spot for vacations and is surrounded by forests.
The mouth of Lac Simon is located:
- About 4.1 kilometres (2.5 mi) southwest of Allen's Mill.
- About 10.0 kilometres (6.2 mi) northwest of Sainte-Christine-d'Auvergne.
- About 8.2 kilometres (5.1 mi) southwest of Saint-Léonard-de-Portneuf.
From its start, the Jacquot River flows for about 22.4 kilometres (13.9 mi) (about 14 miles). It drops about 168 metres (551 ft) (about 551 feet) in elevation along its path.
The River's Journey
The river's journey includes several sections:
- It flows northeast for 3.1 kilometres (1.9 mi), passing through Lac de l'Oasis. This lake also gets water from other streams like the Black Stream.
- Then, it turns east for 6.3 kilometres (3.9 mi), crossing Route 367. It also picks up water from Fontaine Stream. After this, it turns southeast and meets the Rondeau River.
- It flows south for 2.1 kilometres (1.3 mi), collecting water from Green Stream.
- Next, it goes south for 1.9 kilometres (1.2 mi), turning west to meet the water from the Castor lakes.
- It continues south for 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi), forming small channels, until it joins the American River.
- Finally, it flows south for 6.5 kilometres (4.0 mi), forming more channels, until it reaches its mouth.
The river's slope is fairly steady along its whole length.
Where the Jacquot River Ends
The Jacquot River flows into the Sainte-Anne River. This meeting point is about 2.8 kilometres (1.7 mi) downstream from the Cascades bridge. From there, the water travels about 55.0 kilometres (34.2 mi) along the Sainte-Anne River. It eventually reaches the northwest bank of the mighty St. Lawrence River.
The land around the Jacquot River is mostly used for forests and farms.
Name of the River
The name Rivière Jacquot was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Place Names Bank of the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like a special group that names places in Quebec.
