Mazarin River facts for kids
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean |
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| Main source | Mazarin Lake Lac-Ashuapmushuan, Quebec (unorganized territory), RCM Le Domaine-du-Roy, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec 327 m (1,073 ft) 49°28′29″N 73°28′26″W / 49.47472°N 73.47389°W |
| River mouth | Ashuapmushuan River Lac-Ashuapmushuan, Quebec (unorganized territory), RCM Le Domaine-du-Roy, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec 318 m (1,043 ft) 49°23′17″N 73°28′12″W / 49.38806°N 73.47000°W |
| Length | 15.1 km (9.4 mi) |
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The Mazarin River is a river in Quebec, Canada. It's like a smaller stream that flows into a bigger river called the Ashuapmushuan River. This river is located in a special area of Quebec called Lac-Ashuapmushuan, Quebec, which is part of the Le Domaine-du-Roy region.
The Mazarin River flows through a specific area known as the canton of Théberge. The main activities here are forestry, which means cutting down trees for wood. People also enjoy outdoor activities and tourism in this beautiful valley.
A forest road, called R0203, runs through the Mazarin River valley. This road helps people get around and connects to a main highway, Route 167. This highway links the towns of Chibougamau and Saint-Félicien, Quebec.
During the colder months, the Mazarin River usually freezes over. This happens from early November until mid-May. However, it's generally safe to walk or travel on the ice from mid-November to mid-April.
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Exploring the Mazarin River's Path
The Mazarin River is part of a larger network of rivers and lakes. Understanding its path helps us see how it connects to other waterways.
Where the Mazarin River Begins
The Mazarin River starts at a lake called Mazarin Lake. This lake is about 2.8 kilometers long and sits at an elevation of 327 meters above sea level.
The starting point of the river is:
- About 6.9 kilometers west of the Du Chef River.
- About 9.6 kilometers north of where the Mazarin River joins the Ashuapmushuan River.
The Mazarin River's Journey
From Mazarin Lake, the river flows for about 15.1 kilometers. Here's how its journey unfolds:
- For the first 1.4 kilometers, it flows south, picking up water from Nivars Lake.
- Then, it travels 3.0 kilometers south, going all the way through Flexieux Lake. This lake is 318 meters high.
- Next, it flows 4.3 kilometers south, then southwest. Along this part, it gets water from lakes like Lama, Maubeuge, and Quievermon.
- It then goes 1.6 kilometers south, making a curve to the east. Here, it receives water from Étel and Penol lakes.
- For 4.2 kilometers, the river winds and turns until it reaches a forest road bridge.
- Finally, it flows 0.6 kilometers south, making a few more turns, until it reaches its end.
Where the Mazarin River Ends
The Mazarin River flows into the Ashuapmushuan River. This meeting point is:
- About 31.6 kilometers northeast of where the Normandin River joins the Ashuapmushuan River.
- About 116.2 kilometers northwest of where the Ashuapmushuan River flows into Lac Saint-Jean.
The Mazarin River joins the Ashuapmushuan River on its north side. The Ashuapmushuan River is a long river, about 193 kilometers, and it flows southeast all the way to Saint-Félicien, Quebec, on the western shore of Lac Saint-Jean.
Naming the Mazarin River
The name "Rivière Mazarin" became official on December 5, 1968. This was decided by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the official group in Quebec responsible for naming places.
