Petite rivière Batiscan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Petite rivière Batiscan |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Capitale-Nationale |
| Regional County Municipality | Portneuf Regional County Municipality |
| Unorganized territory and a municipality | Linton and Rivière-à-Pierre |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Lac à Pierre Linton, Canton de Tonti 464 units? 47°08′31″N 71°59′09″E / 47.141912°N 71.985845°E |
| River mouth | Rivière à Pierre Rivière-à-Pierre 289 km (180 mi) 47°04′00″N 72°04′51″E / 47.0666543°N 72.080855°E |
| Length | 13.7 km (8.5 mi) |
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The Petite rivière Batiscan is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It is a branch, or tributary, of the Rivière à Pierre. This means it flows into the larger Rivière à Pierre.
The river flows through wild, unorganized areas like Linton and Rivière-à-Pierre. These places are part of the Portneuf Regional County Municipality in the Capitale-Nationale region.
The Petite rivière Batiscan is connected to the bigger Batiscan River and eventually to the St. Lawrence River. It flows mostly through thick forests. During winter, from mid-December to late March, the river's surface usually freezes over.
For a long time, since the mid-1800s, cutting down trees (forestry) has been the main activity in the area around the Petite rivière Batiscan.
Where the River Flows
The Petite rivière Batiscan starts in a forest. Its journey begins at a lake called Lac à Pierre. This lake is about 1.8 kilometers (1.1 miles) long. It sits high up, about 464 meters (1,522 feet) above sea level.
From Lac à Pierre, the river flows for about 13.7 kilometers (8.5 miles). It travels southwest, passing through several other lakes.
River's Journey Through Lakes
First, the river flows towards the north shore of Petit lac Batiscan. Then, it crosses the western part of this lake. Petit lac Batiscan is about 5.2 kilometers (3.2 miles) long.
After leaving Petit lac Batiscan, the river continues southwest. It then crosses Lake Parke, which is about 1.2 kilometers (0.75 miles) long. This lake is inside the Portneuf Wildlife Reserve.
The river then enters Lac du Coin, which is about 1.4 kilometers (0.87 miles) long. Finally, the Petite rivière Batiscan reaches its end. It flows into the Batiscan River in the town of Rivière-à-Pierre.
Naming the River
The name "Petite rivière Batiscan" means "Little Batiscan River." This name was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. It was approved by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the group in charge of place names in Quebec.
