Omo River (Quebec) facts for kids
The Omo River is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Maicasagi River. You can find it in the Eeyou Istchee Baie-James (municipality) area, which is in the Nord-du-Québec region.
The Omo River starts in the southwestern part of the Assinica Wildlife Sanctuary. It then flows through different townships. A road called Road 113, which connects Lebel-sur-Quévillon to Chibougamau, helps people get to the river's area.
The river usually freezes over from early November until mid-May. It's generally safe to walk or travel on the ice from mid-November to mid-April.
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Watershed of Nottaway River
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Eeyou Istchee Baie-James (municipality) |
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| Main source | Little unidentified lake Eeyou Istchee Baie-James (municipality), Nord-du-Québec, Quebec 371 m (1,217 ft) 50°23′34″N 75°21′52″W / 50.39278°N 75.36444°W |
| River mouth | Maicasagi River Eeyou Istchee Baie-James (municipality), Nord-du-Québec, Quebec 323 m (1,060 ft) 50°07′40″N 75°46′59″W / 50.12778°N 75.78306°W |
| Length | 60.4 km (37.5 mi) |
Where the River Flows
The Omo River is part of a larger water system. Many other rivers and lakes are nearby. These are called hydrographic slopes, which means the land areas that drain water into a particular river or lake.
- North: Assinica Lake, Assinica River, Brock River
- East: Comencho Lake, Opataca Lake
- South: Mildred River, Caupichigau River, Chibougamau River
- West: Maicasagi River, Monsan River
River's Beginning
The Omo River starts from a small, unnamed lake inside the Assinica Wildlife Sanctuary. This lake is about 3.4 kilometres (2.1 mi) long and sits at an altitude of 385 metres (1,263 ft).
From its source, the Omo River flows for about 60.4 kilometres (37.5 mi). It winds through the wildlife sanctuary, passing through several other unnamed lakes along its journey.
River's End
The Omo River eventually flows into the Maicasagi River. From there, the water travels southwest and west into Maicasagi Lake. The current then moves through the Max Passage into Goéland Lake.
Goéland Lake is then crossed by the Waswanipi River, which is a tributary of Lake Matagami. This means the Omo River's water eventually reaches Lake Matagami.
The mouth of the Omo River is located about 60.5 kilometres (37.6 mi) northeast of where the Maicasagi River meets Maicasagi Lake. It's also about 146.5 kilometres (91.0 mi) northeast of the town of Matagami.
What's in a Name?
The name "Omo River" comes from the Cree language. It means "the river where I ate only part of the dinner." This name was officially recognized on December 5, 1968, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the organization in charge of place names in Quebec.
