Johns River (Vermont) facts for kids
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| Country | United States and Canada |
| State and Province | Vermont and Quebec |
| County of Vermont and RCM of Quebec | Orleans County, Vermont, Northeast Kingdom and Memphremagog Regional County Municipality in Quebec |
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| Main source | Mountain stream, Derby, Vermont, Orleans County, Vermont, US 1,364 m (4,475 ft) 44°58′28″N 72°58′28″W / 44.97444°N 72.97444°W |
| River mouth | Lake Memphremagog, Derby, Vermont ("North Derby" sector), Orleans County, Vermont, US 679 m (2,228 ft) 44°59′43″N 72°10′57″W / 44.99528°N 72.18250°W |
| Length | 11.0 km (6.8 mi) |
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The Johns River is a small river that flows into Lake Memphremagog. It starts in Derby, Vermont, in the United States. The river then flows through parts of Quebec, Canada, near the town of Stanstead (city), Quebec. It's interesting because it crosses the border between two countries!
Where the Johns River Flows
The Johns River begins on the northwest side of a mountain called "Nelson Hill" in Derby, Vermont. This starting point is about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) northeast of a radio tower on the mountain.
From its source, the river travels about 11 miles (17.7 km). Here's how its journey goes:
- It flows northwest for about 2.2 miles (3.5 km) in Vermont, going downhill.
- It crosses Interstate 91 and meets another small stream called Crystal Brook.
- It continues northwest for about 3.0 miles (4.8 km), passing the bridge at Beebe Road near the village of "Beebe Plain."
- Then, it flows northwest for about 1.1 miles (1.8 km) until it reaches the border between Quebec and Vermont.
- The river makes a curve, flowing north for about 1.1 miles (1.8 km) into Quebec near Beebe Junction, before crossing back into Vermont.
- Finally, it flows southwest for about 3.2 miles (5.1 km) in Vermont, crossing North Derby Road.
The Johns River ends by flowing into Derby Bay, which is on the eastern side of Lake Memphremagog in Vermont.
History of the River
Long ago, the Johns River was an important pathway. People used it to reach the Connecticut River. There was a special port that connected the Johns River to the Nulhegan River, which is a branch of the Connecticut River. This made it easier for people to travel and move goods.
What's in a Name?
The name "Johns River" comes from a common English family name. The word "John" itself is a very popular first name in English.
The name "Johns River" was officially recognized on October 29, 1980, by the US government's Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
