Little Southeast Upsalquitch River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Little Southeast Upsalquitch River |
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| Country | Canada |
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| Main source | Balmoral Parish, Restigouche County, New Brunswick 440 m (1,440 ft) 47°42′39″N 66°24′42″W / 47.71083°N 66.41167°W |
| River mouth | Balmoral Parish, Restigouche County, New Brunswick 143 m (469 ft) 47°38′26″N 66°34′54″W / 47.64056°N 66.58167°W |
| Length | 30.3 km (18.8 mi) |
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The Little Southeast Upsalquitch River is a small river in New Brunswick, Canada. It flows into the Southeast Upsalquitch River. This river is entirely located within Balmoral Parish in Restigouche County.
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River's Journey: Where it Starts and Ends
The Little Southeast Upsalquitch River begins at the bottom of Black Top Mountain. This mountain is found in Restigouche County. The area where the river starts is covered in forests.
Starting Point Details
The river's source is located:
- About 14.1 kilometres (8.8 mi) northeast of where the "Little Upsalquitch East River" joins another river.
- About 20.4 kilometres (12.7 mi) southwest of where the Southeast Upsalquitch River meets another river.
- About 45.3 kilometres (28.1 mi) southeast of the main Upsalquitch River.
- About 38.5 kilometres (23.9 mi) southeast of the Campbellton bridge, which crosses the Restigouche River.
How the River Flows
From its beginning, the Little Southeast Upsalquitch River travels about 30.3 kilometres (18.8 mi). It flows through a small valley surrounded by tall mountains.
Here's how it flows in different sections:
- It goes 6.8 kilometres (4.2 mi) towards the southwest, until it makes a bend.
- Then, it flows 5.6 kilometres (3.5 mi) westward until it meets Caribou Brook, which comes from the north.
- It continues 6.7 kilometres (4.2 mi) westward to Middle Brook.
- After that, it flows 0.4 kilometres (0.25 mi) westward to Red Brook.
- Next, it travels 1.7 kilometres (1.1 mi) westward to North Branch Akroyd Brook, coming from the west.
- It then goes 1.7 kilometres (1.1 mi) southwest to meet a small stream from the east.
- Finally, it flows 7.4 kilometres (4.6 mi) southwest until it joins the "Little Upsalquitch Southeast River."
Where the River Ends
The Little Southeast Upsalquitch River empties into the Southeast Upsalquitch River. It joins on the east side of a curve in the river.
This meeting point is located:
- About 9.8 kilometres (6.1 mi) southeast of where the Southeast Upsalquitch River joins another river.
- About 40.9 kilometres (25.4 mi) southeast of where the main Upsalquitch River joins another river.
