Kakaskutatakuch River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kakaskutatakuch |
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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 285 m (935 ft) 50°29′46″N 77°36′59″W / 50.49611°N 77.61639°W |
| River mouth | Iskaskunikaw River Eeyou Istchee Baie-James (municipality), Nord-du-Québec, Quebec 251 m (823 ft) 50°34′30″N 77°25′45″W / 50.57500°N 77.42917°W |
| Length | 31.3 km (19.4 mi) |
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The Kakaskutatakuch River is a river located in Quebec, Canada. It's a smaller river that flows into the Iskaskunikaw River. This area is part of the Eeyou Istchee Baie-James (municipality) in the Nord-du-Québec region.
The land around the Kakaskutatakuch River is mostly forest. A northern road from Matagami crosses the upper part of the river. The river's surface usually freezes from early November until mid-May. However, it's generally safe to travel on the ice from mid-November to mid-April.
River's Path and Surroundings
The Kakaskutatakuch River is surrounded by other important water bodies. These are called hydrographic slopes, which means the areas of land where water drains into a particular river or lake.
- To the North: Dana Lake (Eeyou Istchee Baie-James) and Du Tast Lake.
- To the East: Pauschikushish Ewiwach River, Iskaskunikaw River, Enistustikweyach River, Evans Lake, and the Broadback River.
- To the South: Muskiki River, Nottaway River, and Soscumica Lake.
- To the West: Takutachun Creek Kakuskwapiminakuch, Lake Dusaux, and the Nottaway River.
The Kakaskutatakuch River starts from a small forest stream. This stream is about 285 metres (935 ft) (935 feet) above sea level. It is located in the Eeyou Istchee Baie-James (municipality).
From its start, the Kakaskutatakuch River flows for about 31.3 kilometres (19.4 mi) (19.4 miles). It first flows north, then turns southeast, going around a mountain. After that, it flows north again to meet Pisimwetach Creek Kayspaick. It then heads northeast to a forest road, and finally flows east, winding its way north to its mouth.
The river ends by flowing into the Iskaskunikaw River. From there, the water continues north to the Pauschikushish Ewiwach River. This river then flows northwest and northeast, eventually emptying into Dana Lake (Eeyou Istchee Baie-James). Dana Lake then flows into Evans Lake.
The mouth of the Kakaskutatakuch River is located about 91.5 kilometres (56.9 mi) (56.9 miles) north of downtown Matagami.
What's in a Name?
The name "Kakaskutatakuch River" comes from the Cree language. In Cree, it means "the brook with beetles." This name tells us a little bit about the wildlife that might be found in or near the river.
The name "Kakaskutatakuch River" was officially recognized on October 5, 1982, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This commission is responsible for naming places in Quebec.
