Noire River (Prévost-Gilbert River tributary) facts for kids
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| Native name | Rivière Noire |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| MRC | Les Appalaches Regional County Municipality |
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| Main source | Forest and mountain streams Adstock 436 metres (1,430 ft) 46°06′52″N 71°07′02″W / 46.114414°N 71.117259°W |
| River mouth | Prévost-Gilbert River Sainte-Clotilde-de-Beauce 313 metres (1,027 ft) 46°08′34″N 71°03′46″W / 46.14278°N 71.06277°W |
| Length | 6.3 kilometres (3.9 mi) |
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| Progression | Prévost-Gilbert River, Bras Saint-Victor, Chaudière River, St. Lawrence River |
| River system | St. Lawrence River |
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The Noire River (which means Black River in French) is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It's like a smaller stream that joins a bigger river. The Noire River flows into the Prévost-Gilbert River. This river then joins the Bras Saint-Victor, which flows into the Chaudière River. Finally, the Chaudière River flows north and empties into the mighty St. Lawrence River.
The Noire River flows through two towns: Adstock and Sainte-Clotilde-de-Beauce. These towns are part of the Les Appalaches Regional County Municipality in the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Quebec.
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Where the Noire River Flows
The Noire River is part of a larger network of rivers and streams. These networks are called watersheds. A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a common river or lake.
Nearby Rivers and Streams
Here are some of the main rivers and streams close to the Noire River:
- North side: The Prévost-Gilbert River and the Nadeau River.
- East side: The Prévost-Gilbert River, the Bras Saint-Victor, the Giguère-Fortin stream, and the Chaudière River.
- South side: The Bras Fortin-Dupuis, the Tardif-Bizier stream, and the Muskrat River.
- West side: The Palmer East River and the Whetstone River.
River's Starting Point
The Noire River begins in a northern part of the town of Adstock. It starts from forest and mountain streams. This starting point is about 2.0 kilometres (1.2 mi) south of a mountain called Le Grand Morne, which is 594 metres (1,949 ft) high.
The river's source is also about 4.7 kilometres (2.9 mi) west of the village of Sainte-Clotilde-de-Beauce.
River's Journey
The Noire River travels for about 6.3 kilometres (3.9 mi). It flows mostly towards the northeast. Along its path, it passes south of the Mont Le Grand Morne mountain.
The river flows through a valley with caves. It ends by joining the Prévost-Gilbert River in Sainte-Clotilde-de-Beauce. This meeting point is about 1.0 kilometre (0.62 mi) southwest of Route 271.
What's in a Name?
The name "Rivière Noire" means "Black River" in French. This name was officially recognized on August 17, 1978. It was given by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like a special committee that names places in Quebec.
