Leblanc River facts for kids
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Map of Saint-Maurice watershed.
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Map of Gouin Reservoir seen from space
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Mauricie |
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| Main source | Machinila Lake La Tuque, Mauricie, Quebec 435 m (1,427 ft) 48°08′08″N 74°25′36″W / 48.13556°N 74.42667°W |
| River mouth | Gouin Reservoir La Tuque, Mauricie, Quebec 402 m (1,319 ft) 48°18′13″N 74°26′30″W / 48.30361°N 74.44167°W |
| Length | 32.8 km (20.4 mi) |
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The Leblanc River is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the De La Galette River, which is part of the large Gouin Reservoir. This area is located in the town of La Tuque, within the Mauricie region.
The Leblanc River flows through the Decelles and Leblanc areas. It is south of the Gouin Reservoir. The main activity in this river valley is forestry, which means cutting down trees. People also enjoy recreational tourism here, like fishing or boating.
A road called Route 400 helps people get to the Leblanc River Valley. This road connects the Gouin Dam to the village of Parent, Quebec. Other smaller forest roads are used for logging and tourism.
During winter, the Leblanc River usually freezes. It is safe to walk or travel on the ice from early December to late March.
Where the River Flows
The Leblanc River starts at a lake called Decelles Lake. This lake is about 5.7 kilometers (3.5 miles) long. The river then flows for about 32.8 kilometers (20.4 miles) before reaching its end.
As it flows, the Leblanc River passes through a few other lakes:
- It goes through Big Bear Lake, which is about 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) long.
- It also crosses Lake Leblanc, which is about 3.7 kilometers (2.3 miles) long.
The river finally empties into the Gouin Reservoir. This reservoir is a very large body of water. The Leblanc River joins the De La Galette River on the east side of De La Galette Lake. From there, the water flows into Bouzanquet Bay and then across the main part of the Gouin Reservoir until it reaches the Gouin dam.
The Leblanc River is surrounded by many other rivers and lakes. To the north, you'll find the Gouin Reservoir and lakes like Vincent Lake and Brochu Lake. To the east are rivers like the Atimokateiw River and the Jean-Pierre River. To the south, there are lakes like Decelles Lake and rivers like the Bazin River. To the west, you can find Delage Lake and Bureau Lake.
How the River Got its Name
The name "Leblanc" comes from a common French family name.
The official name "Leblanc River" was recognized on August 17, 1978. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Quebec, which is in charge of naming places in Quebec.
