Macho River facts for kids
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Watershed of Nottaway River
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Nord-du-Québec |
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| Main source | Senneterre, La Vallée-de-l'Or Regional County Municipality (RCM), Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec 390 m (1,280 ft) 49°03′37″N 75°44′40″W / 49.06028°N 75.74444°W |
| River mouth | Berthelot River (Mégiscane River), Mégiscane River Senneterre, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec 385 m (1,263 ft) 48°34′36″N 76°06′50″W / 48.57667°N 76.11389°W |
| Length | 69.6 km (43.2 mi) |
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The Macho River is a river in Quebec, Canada. It's like a smaller stream that flows into a bigger one, called the Mégiscane River. The Macho River travels through two main areas:
- the Eeyou Istchee James Bay (Municipality) in the Nord-du-Québec region.
- Senneterre in La Vallée-de-l'Or Regional County Municipality, which is part of Abitibi-Témiscamingue.
This river flows through beautiful forests. The main activities here are forestry (cutting down trees for wood) and tourism (people visiting for fun). The river usually freezes over from mid-December to mid-April. The river's path only drops about five meters (16 feet) in height from start to finish.
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Where the Macho River Starts and Flows
The Macho River begins in a big swampy area in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region. It starts as a widening of the river, about 390 meters (1,280 feet) above sea level. This starting point is very close to the Panache River.
The river's source is located about 60.8 kilometers (37.8 miles) north of where it joins Berthelot Lake. It's also quite far from the town of Senneterre and the Canadian National Railway.
Rivers and Lakes Nearby
Many other rivers and lakes are close to the Macho River.
- To the north, you'll find the Panache River and Fortier River.
- To the east are Barry Lake, the Saint-Cyr River South, Saint-Cyr Lake (Saint-Cyr River South), Mégiscane Lake, and the Mégiscane River.
- To the south, there's the Mégiscane River and Berthelot Lake.
- To the west, you can find the Wetetnagami River, Saint-Père River, Wetetnagami Lake, Achepabanca River, and Achepabanca River Northeast.
The River's Journey
The Macho River flows for about 69.6 kilometers (43.2 miles). Its journey can be split into two main parts:
Upper Macho River
This part is about 46.7 kilometers (29 miles) long.
- It flows south for about 9.8 kilometers (6.1 miles) through marshy areas. Then it enters the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region and reaches Loutres Lake.
- It crosses Loutres Lake for about 7.7 kilometers (4.8 miles). The lake is about 387 meters (1,270 feet) above sea level.
- It continues southwest for 10.9 kilometers (6.8 miles) through more marshy areas until it reaches Maseres Lake.
- It flows through Maseres Lake for about 18.3 kilometers (11.4 miles). This lake is about 385 meters (1,263 feet) above sea level.
Lower Macho River
This part is about 26.0 kilometers (16.2 miles) long.
- It flows south for 5.6 kilometers (3.5 miles), including crossing an unnamed lake that is a wider part of the river.
- It then flows southwest and south for 7.2 kilometers (4.5 miles) until it reaches the north shore of Maricourt Lake.
- It crosses the northern part of Maricourt Lake for 6.9 kilometers (4.3 miles). This lake is also about 385 meters (1,263 feet) above sea level. The Closse River joins it on the east side of this lake.
- Finally, it crosses the southern part of Maricourt Lake for 6.3 kilometers (3.9 miles) until it reaches its end.
Where the River Ends
The Macho River flows into a bay on the north shore of Berthelot Lake. This lake is about 385 meters (1,263 feet) above sea level. From there, the water flows into the Mégiscane River.
The Mégiscane River then empties into Parent Lake. Parent Lake's water flows into the Bell River, which then goes into Matagami Lake. Finally, Matagami Lake flows into the Nottaway River, which eventually reaches the southeast shore of James Bay. So, the Macho River's water travels a long way to the sea!
The place where the Macho River meets Berthelot Lake is about 62.5 kilometers (38.8 miles) east of where the Mégiscane River meets Parent Lake. It's also about 86.8 kilometers (53.9 miles) northeast of the town of Senneterre.
Name of the River
The name "Macho River" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like a special committee that names places in Quebec.
