Nedlouc River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Nedlouc River |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Rivière-Koksoak, Nunavik, Nord-du-Québec |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Nedlouc Lake 326 m (1,070 ft) |
| River mouth | Leaf River (rivière aux Feuilles) 176 m (577 ft) |
| Length | 67.2 km (41.8 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | Ungava Bay |
The Nedlouc River is a river in northern Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Leaf River, which then empties into Ungava Bay. The river starts from Nedlouc Lake.
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Where the Nedlouc River Flows
The Nedlouc River flows towards the northwest. It joins the Leaf River as a right tributary. A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one. The Leaf River then flows east into Ungava Bay.
The Nedlouc River is located in an area called Rivière-Koksoak. This area is part of the Nunavik region, which is in the larger administrative region of Nord-du-Québec.
Nearby Rivers and Lakes
The land around the Nedlouc River is called its watershed. A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a specific river or lake. Here are some of the places near the Nedlouc River's watershed:
- North: The Leaf River
- East: Duvert Lake, Kakiattukallak Lake, and Grammont Lake
- South: The Rivière aux Mélèzes, Dupire Lake, and Nedlouc Lake
- West: Dyonnet Lake and Minto Lake
The Source: Nedlouc Lake
The Nedlouc River gets its water from Nedlouc Lake. This lake covers an area of about 44 square kilometers (about 17 square miles). It is located about 260 kilometers (160 miles) southwest of Kuujjuaq, Quebec.
Nedlouc Lake has a very interesting shape. It has two main parts that are connected by a fast-flowing section of water. The river begins at the northern end of the lake. This part of the lake looks like a mix of smaller lakes, peninsulas (land almost surrounded by water), islands, and bays.
The River's Journey
From Nedlouc Lake, the Nedlouc River flows for about 5.7 kilometers (3.5 miles) to the northeast. It then crosses another lake, which is about 313 meters (1,027 feet) above sea level, for 2.6 kilometers (1.6 miles).
After that, the river flows for about 58.9 kilometers (36.6 miles) to the northwest. Along this path, it goes through several fast-moving sections of water. Finally, it reaches its mouth, where it flows into the southern bank of the Leaf River.
The mouth of the Nedlouc River is across from another river. It is also downstream from Minto Lake. Other rivers that join the Leaf River nearby include the Daunais River (from the north), the Irsuaq River (from the south), and the Carpenter River (from the south).
What "Nedlouc" Means
The name "Nedlouc" comes from the Inuit language. It means "calves" or "the thigh above the knee." It's not clear why this name was given to the lake and river.
The Inuit people had other names for the lake, such as "Nallualuk" and "Tasirtuuq." The name "Tasirtuuq" means "great lakes."
In 1951, the "Commission de géographie du Québec" (Quebec Geographic Board) officially named the lake "Lake Nedluc." The spelling "Nedluk" was also used in the past. This spelling appeared on a map of the Ungava district in 1911.
The name Nedlouc River was officially recognized on December 5, 1968, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec (Quebec Names Board).
