Pauschikushish Ewiwach River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pauschikushish Ewiwach |
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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 | Creek of marsh Eeyou Istchee Baie-James (municipality), Nord-du-Québec, Quebec 289 m (948 ft) 50°35′16″N 77°20′45″W / 50.58778°N 77.34583°W |
| River mouth | Dana Lake (Eeyou Istchee Baie-James) Eeyou Istchee Baie-James (municipality), Nord-du-Québec, Quebec 241 m (791 ft) 50°44′10″N 77°22′14″W / 50.73611°N 77.37056°W |
| Length | 74.8 km (46.5 mi) |
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The Pauschikushish Ewiwach River is a river located in Quebec, Canada. It flows into Dana Lake (Eeyou Istchee Baie-James). This river is part of the Eeyou Istchee Baie-James (municipality) area, which is in the Nord-du-Québec region.
The area around the Pauschikushish Ewiwach River does not have many roads. However, a northern route from Matagami passes about 3.1 kilometers (1.9 miles) west of the river. The river usually freezes from early November to mid-May. It's generally safe to walk or travel on the ice from mid-November to mid-April.
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Where the River Flows: Geography
The Pauschikushish Ewiwach River is surrounded by other important water areas. These are called hydrographic slopes.
- To the north, you'll find Dana Lake (Eeyou Istchee Baie-James) and Du Tast Lake.
- To the east are the Enistustikweyach River, Evans Lake, and the Broadback River.
- To the south, there's the Muskiki River, Nottaway River, and Soscumica Lake.
- To the west, you'll find Dusaux Lake, the Nottaway River, and the Davoust River.
River's Beginning: Source
The Pauschikushish Ewiwach River starts from a small stream in a marshy area. This starting point is about 289 meters (948 feet) above sea level.
It is located:
- 3.1 kilometers (1.9 miles) southwest of Lake Ouagama.
- 10.7 kilometers (6.6 miles) south of Evans Lake.
- 20.0 kilometers (12.4 miles) southeast of where the Pauschikushish Ewiwach River ends.
- 34.2 kilometers (21.3 miles) southeast of where Dana Lake (Eeyou Istchee Baie-James) ends.
- 99 kilometers (61.5 miles) north of downtown Matagami.
River's Journey: Flow
The Pauschikushish Ewiwach River flows for about 74.8 kilometers (46.5 miles). Its journey can be divided into two main parts.
Upper Part of the River
The upper part of the river is about 57.4 kilometers (35.7 miles) long.
- It flows 13.7 kilometers (8.5 miles) east to meet a creek coming from the northeast.
- Then, it turns west for 21.0 kilometers (13.0 miles). It passes north of a mountain that is 322 meters (1,056 feet) high. It then meets the Iskaskunikaw River coming from the south.
- Next, it flows 12.3 kilometers (7.6 miles) northwest. It passes northeast of Kakusikuch Hill (256 meters or 840 feet high) and meets Kakuskwapiminakuch Creek from the south.
- Finally, it flows 10.4 kilometers (6.5 miles) north through the Amikanan Rapids. It then makes a turn to the east before joining the Matawawaskweyau River coming from the west.
Lower Part of the River
The lower part of the river is about 17.4 kilometers (10.8 miles) long.
- It flows 4.7 kilometers (2.9 miles) northeast through a marshy area. It then meets Kapisaukanwe Creek from the southeast.
- It continues 3.1 kilometers (1.9 miles) northeast through another marshy area. It then meets Matawawskweyasi Creek from the northwest.
- Next, it flows 6.1 kilometers (3.8 miles) east, making a turn to the south. It then meets Mitapeschiskau Creek coming from the northeast.
- Finally, it flows 0.8 kilometers (0.5 miles) north to its end.
River's End: Mouth
The Pauschikushish Ewiwach River ends in a bay on the south shore of Dana Lake (Eeyou Istchee Baie-James). From there, the water flows north and east into a bay west of Evans Lake.
The mouth of the Pauschikushish Ewiwach River is located:
- 25.1 kilometers (15.6 miles) southwest of the mouth of Dana Lake (Eeyou Istchee Baie-James).
- 48.9 kilometers (30.4 miles) southwest of the mouth of Evans Lake.
- 45.2 kilometers (28.1 miles) north of Soscumica Lake.
- 125.2 kilometers (77.8 miles) southeast of the mouth of the Broadback River.
- North of downtown Matagami.
What's in a Name: Toponymy
The name "Pauschikushish Ewiwach River" comes from the Cree language. It means "the river flowing from the small rapids."
The name "Pauschikushish Ewiwach River" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the organization responsible for place names in Quebec.
