Rivière à la Cruche (Malbaie River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière à la Cruche (River of the jug) |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Capitale-Nationale |
| Regional County Municipality | Charlevoix Regional County Municipality |
| Unorganized territory | Lac-Pikauba, Quebec |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Pimpant Lake Lac-Pikauba, Quebec 979 m (3,212 ft) 47°56′56″N 70°48′18″W / 47.94891°N 70.80503°W |
| River mouth | Malbaie River Lac-Pikauba, Quebec 672 m (2,205 ft) 47°53′24″N 70°45′08″E / 47.89°N 70.75222°E |
| Length | 9.9 km (6.2 mi) |
| Basin features | |
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The Rivière à la Cruche (which means "River of the Jug") is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Malbaie River. This river is located in the Lac-Pikauba area. This area is part of the Charlevoix Regional County Municipality.
Most of the Rivière à la Cruche flows through the eastern part of the Laurentides Wildlife Reserve. The main road serving this area is Quebec Route 381. This road runs north to south along the river's valley. Other smaller forest roads are used for logging and for fun activities like hiking.
Logging is the main activity in this area. Tourism and recreation are also important. The river usually freezes from early December to late March. It is generally safe to walk on the ice from mid-December to mid-March.
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Where is the Rivière à la Cruche?
The mouth of the Rivière à la Cruche is found between two national parks. These are the Grands-Jardins National Park and Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie National Park. It is also located between Ha! Ha! Lake and Lac des Martres.
Nearby Rivers and Lakes
Many other rivers and lakes are close to the Rivière à la Cruche:
- To the north: Malbaie River, Small Ha! Ha! Lake, Ha! Ha! Lake, Ha! Ha! River.
- To the east: Belle Truite Lake, Cran Rouge Creek, Malbaie River, Porc-Épic River, Moreau Lake, Martres River.
- To the south: La Cruche Lake, Chenard Lake, Cows Creek, Ha! Ha! River.
- To the west: Ha! Ha! River, Myel Lake, Cinto Lake, Goéland Creek, Rivière à Mars Nord.
The River's Journey
The Rivière à la Cruche starts at Pimpant Lake. This lake is small, about 0.17 km (0.11 mi) long. It is very high up, at an altitude of 979 m (3,212 ft). The lake is in the southwest part of Lalemant township.
From Pimpant Lake, the river flows for about 9.9 km (6.2 mi). It goes through forests and mountains. The river drops about 307 m (1,007 ft) in height along its path. It flows generally southeast, picking up water from other small lakes and streams. These include Lake Myel, Petit lac à la Cruche, and La Cruche Lake.
The Rivière à la Cruche finally joins the Malbaie River. This meeting point is on the west bank of the Malbaie River. It is about 0.7 km (0.43 mi) downstream from where the Porc-Epic River joins. The mouth of the river is also about 45.2 km (28.1 mi) west of Clermont.
After the Rivière à la Cruche joins it, the Malbaie River continues for about 98.9 km (61.5 mi). It flows northeast, south, and southeast. Finally, the Malbaie River empties into the St. Lawrence River.
What's in a Name?
The name "Rivière à la Cruche" was first seen on a map draft in 1961. This map was called "Lac des Martres". The name was officially approved in 1963 by the Quebec Geography Commission.
The name "Cruche River" was made official on December 5, 1968. This happened at the Bank of Place Names of the Commission de toponymie du Quebec.
