Petite rivière Pot au Beurre facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Petite rivière Pot au Beurre |
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| Native name | Old name: "Troisième rivière Pot au Beurre" |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Montérégie |
| MRC | Pierre-De Saurel Regional County Municipality |
| Municipality | Yamaska, Sainte-Victoire-de-Sorel |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Agricultural streams Saint-Robert 17 m (56 ft) 45°59′09″N 72°59′22″E / 45.98572°N 72.98946°E |
| River mouth | Rivière Pot au Beurre Yamaska 9 m (30 ft) 46°02′57″N 72°59′04″E / 46.04917°N 72.98444°E |
| Length | 8.8 km (5.5 mi) |
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The Petite rivière Pot au Beurre is a small river in Quebec, Canada. Its name means "Little River butter pot" in English. This river flows north through the towns of Saint-Robert and Yamaska. It is part of the Pierre-De Saurel Regional County Municipality in the Montérégie region. The river is located on the South Shore of the famous St. Lawrence River.
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Where Does the River Flow?
The Petite rivière Pot au Beurre is a branch of the rivière Pot au Beurre. It starts in an area with many farms.
River's Neighbors
The main waterways near the Petite rivière Pot au Beurre are:
- To the north: The Yamaska River and Lake Saint-Pierre.
- To the east: The Yamaska River and Le Petit Chenail.
- To the south: The Dix de Sainte-Sophie Landfill.
- To the west: The Bellevue River, the rivière Pot au Beurre, and the Richelieu River.
River's Journey
The Petite rivière Pot au Beurre begins in a farming area. Its source is about 1.7 km (1.1 mi) north of the village of Saint-Robert. From there, the river flows for about 8.8 km (5.5 mi) towards the north.
The river's path goes through:
- About 3.4 km (2.1 mi) through farmland, making small bends. It crosses Route 132 (also called Route Marie-Victorin).
- Another 5.4 km (3.4 mi) through more farmland and then a marshy area.
The river drops about 8 m (26 ft) in elevation from its start to its end.
Where the River Ends
The Petite rivière Pot au Beurre finishes its journey in a marsh. It flows into the southeast side of the rivière Pot au Beurre. This meeting point is about 4.9 km (3.0 mi) upstream from where the main Rivière Pot au Beurre joins the Yamaska River.
What's in a Name?
The name "Petite rivière Pot au Beurre" is connected to the larger "Pot au Beurre river," which it flows into. The name likely comes from something related to butter pots in the past.
The official name "Petite rivière Pot-au-Beurre" was recorded on August 28, 1980. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the official body for naming places in Quebec.
