Judith River (Bécancour River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Judith River |
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| Native name | Rivière Judith |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Centre-du-Québec |
| MRC | Bécancour Regional County Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Agricultural and forest streams Bécancour 13 m (43 ft) 46°17′53″N 72°28′10″W / 46.297963°N 72.469436°W |
| River mouth | Bécancour River Bécancour 10 m (33 ft) 46°21′12″N 72°26′29″W / 46.35333°N 72.44139°W |
| Length | 6.6 km (4.1 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Nicolet River, St. Lawrence River |
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The Judith River (or rivière Judith in French) is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It's like a smaller stream that flows into a bigger river. The Judith River is a tributary of the Bécancour River. This means it feeds its water into the Bécancour River.
The Judith River flows through the city of Bécancour. This city is part of the Bécancour Regional County Municipality. This area is located in the Centre-du-Québec region of Quebec.
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Where the Judith River Flows
The Judith River is surrounded by other rivers and bodies of water. Understanding these helps us see its place in the larger water system.
- To the north, you'll find the Bécancour River and the huge St. Lawrence River.
- To the east, it's also bordered by the Bécancour River.
- To the south, there's Lac Saint-Paul (Saint-Paul Lake) and a channel called Chenal d'en Haut.
- To the west, another river, the Godefroy River, is nearby.
Starting Point of the River
Every river has a beginning, called its source. The Judith River starts in an area with farms and forests. It begins near Highway 30 in Bécancour. This starting point is about 3.5 kilometers (about 2.2 miles) east of Highway 55. The water here comes from small streams in the fields and woods.
The River's Journey
The Judith River travels for about 6.6 kilometers (about 4.1 miles). It flows mainly towards the northeast. As it flows, it passes through the Sainte-Angèle-de-Laval area. It also crosses under Highway 30 during its journey.
Where the River Ends
The Judith River eventually joins the Bécancour River. This meeting point is called a confluence. The Judith River empties into the west side of the Bécancour River. You can find this spot right next to the Route 132 bridge.
This confluence is about 2.7 kilometers (about 1.7 miles) upstream from where the Bécancour River itself meets the St. Lawrence River. It's also about 1.2 kilometers (about 0.75 miles) downstream from the Highway 30 bridge. The river's end point is across from the northern part of Bécancour village. It's also just past a place called Cap des Mares and Montesson Island.
Naming the Judith River
The name "Rivière Judith" was officially recognized on August 17, 1978. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This commission is in charge of naming places in Quebec.
