Rivière aux Ormes (Huron River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière aux Ormes |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| MRC | Lotbinière Regional County Municipality |
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| Main source | Agricultural and forest streams Saint-Flavien 128 metres (420 ft) 46°31′12″N 71°35′11″W / 46.519952°N 71.586479°W |
| River mouth | Huron River Saint-Janvier-de-Joly 66 metres (217 ft) 46°31′10″N 71°45′03″W / 46.51944°N 71.75083°W |
| Length | 15.2 kilometres (9.4 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | St. Lawrence River |
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The Rivière aux Ormes (which means Elm River in English) is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Huron River. The Huron River then flows into the mighty St. Lawrence River.
This river is located in the Lotbinière Regional County Municipality. It flows through the towns of Saint-Flavien, Saint-Janvier-de-Joly, and Val-Alain. This area is part of the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Quebec.
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Where the River Flows
The Rivière aux Ormes is about 15.2 kilometers (about 9.4 miles) long. It starts in the municipality of Saint-Flavien. Its source is north of the village, close to a road called Pointe du Jour.
River's Journey
From its start, the Rivière aux Ormes flows downhill. It drops about 62 meters (about 203 feet) from its source to where it ends.
Here's how its journey goes:
- It flows about 4.6 kilometers (2.9 miles) to the west in Saint-Flavien.
- Then, it continues west for about 1.3 kilometers (0.8 miles) until it reaches Highway 20.
- After that, it flows west for another 3.3 kilometers (2.1 miles). Here, another small stream called "Branche Coulombe" joins it from the east.
- Finally, it flows about 6.0 kilometers (3.7 miles) more to the west. This is where it meets the Huron River.
Where the River Ends
The Rivière aux Ormes flows into the Huron River. This meeting point is in the town of Saint-Janvier-de-Joly. It's across the river from the municipality of Saint-Édouard-de-Lotbinière.
Neighboring River Areas
A river's "watershed" is all the land where water drains into that river. The Rivière aux Ormes has several important watersheds nearby:
- North side: The Huron River and the mighty St. Lawrence River. There are also smaller streams like Bois Franc-Pierreriche and Bourret.
- East side: The Noire River (Huron River tributary), rivière aux Cèdres, Beaurivage River, and rivière aux Pins.
- South side: The rivière aux Cèdres, rivière aux Frênes, Henri River, and rivière du Chêne.
- West side: The rivière du Chêne.
River's Name
The name "Rivière aux Ormes" means "Elm River." It was officially named on December 5, 1968. This name was made official by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like the official naming board for places in Quebec.
