Newport River (North Eaton River tributary) facts for kids
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| Native name | Rivière Newport |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Estrie |
| MRC | Le Haut-Saint-François Regional County Municipality |
| Municipality | Newport and Cookshire-Eaton |
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| Main source | Little unnamed lake Newport 316 m (1,037 ft) 45°25′53″N 71°33′36″W / 45.431282°N 71.559919°W |
| River mouth | North Eaton River Cookshire-Eaton 208 m (682 ft) 45°23′57″N 71°34′51″W / 45.39917°N 71.58083°W |
| Length | 10.8 km (6.7 mi) |
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| Progression | Saint-François River, Saint Lawrence River |
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The Newport River is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the North Eaton River. From there, its water travels into the Eaton River, then the Saint-François River, and finally reaches the huge Saint Lawrence River.
This river runs through two towns: Newport and Cookshire-Eaton. These towns are part of the Le Haut-Saint-François Regional County Municipality (MRC), which is in the Estrie region of Quebec.
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Where Does the Newport River Start?
The Newport River begins in the town of Bury. It starts from a small, unnamed lake. This lake is south of the village of Bury. The river's source is about 316 meters (1,037 feet) above sea level.
How Long is the Newport River?
The Newport River is about 10.8 km (6.7 mi) long. It flows mostly towards the southwest. Along its path, it crosses the border between Newport and Cookshire-Eaton.
Where Does the Newport River End?
The river ends when it flows into the North Eaton River. This meeting point is in the town of Cookshire-Eaton. The mouth of the river is about 208 meters (682 feet) above sea level.
What's in a Name?
The name "Newport River" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This group is in charge of naming places in Quebec.
