Muskrat River (Grand lac Saint François) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Muskrat River |
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| Native name | Rivière Muskrat |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| MRC | Les Appalaches Regional County Municipality |
| Municipality | Adstock |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Agricultural and forest streams Adstock 341 m (1,119 ft) 46°01′06″N 71°03′49″W / 46.018246°N 71.063679°W |
| River mouth | Grand lac Saint François Saint-Joseph-de-Coleraine 288 m (945 ft) 45°59′14″N 71°09′47″W / 45.98722°N 71.16306°W |
| Length | 12.2 km (7.6 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Saint-François River, St. Lawrence River |
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The Muskrat River (which is rivière Muskrat in French) is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into Grand lac Saint François, which is the starting point of the Saint-François River.
The Muskrat River flows through the town of Adstock. This area is part of the Les Appalaches Regional County Municipality in the Chaudière-Appalaches region. This region is located on the South Shore of the St. Lawrence River.
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Where the River Flows
The Muskrat River is surrounded by other rivers and streams. Here are some of the main ones nearby:
- To the north: Tardif-Bizier stream, Hamel River, Fortin-Dupuis River, Prévost-Gilbert River.
- To the east: Petite rivière Muskrat.
- To the south: Grand lac Saint François.
- To the west: rivière de l'Or.
Starting Point
The Muskrat River begins south of a village called Saint-Method-de-Frontenac. It starts north of Lake Rochu, which is about 343 metres (1,125 ft) high.
The River's Journey
From where it starts, the Muskrat River flows about 5.1 kilometres (3.2 mi) towards the west. It crosses Route 267. Then, it reaches the east side of Lac Bolduc.
Lac Bolduc is about 1.8 kilometres (1.1 mi) long and 0.8 kilometres (0.50 mi) wide. Its elevation is 311 metres (1,020 ft). The river flows all the way through this lake to the west. Many cabins are built along the south and east shores of Lac Bolduc.
After Lac Bolduc, the Muskrat River continues for about 5.3 kilometres (3.3 mi). It flows southwest through a forest. Along the way, it collects water from the Poulin and Rodrigue rivers. It also passes east of the village of Saint-Daniel.
Where the River Ends
The Muskrat River ends in a marshy area. This area is on the east side of "Baie aux Rats Musqués." This bay is an extension of the northeast shore of Grand lac Saint François.
The Muskrat River joins the Petite rivière Muskrat at its mouth. This meeting point is in the northern part of Frontenac National Park.
About the Name
In the past, this river was also known by its French name: rivière aux Rats Musqués. This means "River of Muskrats."
The official name, "Rivière Muskrat," was recorded on August 4, 1969. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like the official naming board for places in Quebec.
