Piponisiw River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Piponisiw |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Mauricie |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Unidentified Lake La Tuque (Lacasse Township), Mauricie, Quebec 419 m (1,375 ft) 48°42′03″N 75°10′44″W / 48.70083°N 75.17889°W |
| River mouth | Simard Lake (Gouin Reservoir) La Tuque (Lacasse Township), Mauricie, Quebec 402 m (1,319 ft) 48°38′44″N 75°11′04″W / 48.64556°N 75.18444°W |
| Length | 7.2 km (4.5 mi) |
The Piponisiw River is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into Simard Lake (Gouin Reservoir), which is part of the large Gouin Reservoir. This river is found in a forest area near the town of La Tuque.
The main activity in the Piponisiw River valley is forestry, which means cutting down trees. Many people also visit the area for fun activities like fishing or camping. Forest roads help people travel through the valley.
The river is usually frozen from mid-November until the end of April. However, it's safest to walk or travel on the ice from early December to late March.
Where the Piponisiw River Flows
The Piponisiw River is located in a big network of rivers and lakes. Here are some of the important water bodies around it:
- To the north: Encounter Lake and the Pascagama River.
- To the east: Du Mâle Lake (Gouin Reservoir), Bourgeois Lake (Gouin Reservoir), Thibodeau Bay, Toussaint Lake, and Marmette Lake.
- To the south: Du Mâle Lake (Gouin Reservoir), Wacapiskitek Bay, Mattawa Bay, and Saraana Bay.
- To the west: Plamondon Creek (Gouin Reservoir), Berthelot River, Pascagama River, and Mégiscane River.
The Piponisiw River starts from an unnamed lake that is shaped like a "Y". This lake is about 1.7 kilometers long and sits at an elevation of 419 meters. The start of the river is about 6.1 kilometers north of where it joins Simard Lake (Gouin Reservoir).
From its starting lake, the Piponisiw River flows for about 7.2 kilometers through the forest. Along its path, it goes through a few other unnamed lakes.
Journey to the Gouin Dam
The Piponisiw River ends when it flows into Simard Lake (Gouin Reservoir). From there, the water travels a long way, about 94.6 kilometers, until it reaches the Gouin Dam.
Here's how the water travels:
- First, it crosses Simard Lake (Gouin Reservoir) for about 0.8 kilometers.
- Then, it goes northeast across Miller Lake for about 3.7 kilometers.
- Next, it flows east for about 6.1 kilometers, going around a peninsula and an island, until it reaches Bourgeois Lake (Gouin Reservoir).
- After that, it crosses Toussaint Lake for about 2.1 kilometers, passing south of the village of Obedjiwan, Quebec.
- Finally, it travels about 81.9 kilometers east, crossing Marmette Lake, then Brochu Lake, and Kikendatch Bay until it reaches the Gouin Dam.
From the Gouin Dam, the water continues its journey down the Saint-Maurice River all the way to Trois-Rivières.
River Name Origin
The name "Piponisiw River" comes from an Indigenous language.
The official name "Piponisiw River" was formally recognized on September 9, 1981, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the organization in Quebec responsible for naming places.
