Rivière de la Fourche (rivière du Sud tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière de la Fourche |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| MRC | Bellechasse Regional County Municipality |
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| Main source | Confluence of the rivière des Mornes, Milieu stream and Beaudoin stream Saint-Philémon 437 metres (1,434 ft) 46°37′47″N 70°28′00″W / 46.629861°N 70.46654°W |
| River mouth | Rivière du Sud (Montmagny) Armagh 256 metres (840 ft) 46°43′52″N 70°33′28″W / 46.73111°N 70.55778°W |
| Length | 29.1 kilometres (18.1 mi) |
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| Progression | Rivière du Sud (Montmagny), St. Lawrence River |
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The Rivière de la Fourche (which means "River of the Fork" in English) is a river located in Quebec, Canada. It flows through several towns. These include Saint-Philémon, Notre-Dame-Auxiliatrice-de-Buckland, and Armagh. All these towns are part of the Chaudière-Appalaches region.
The Fourche River is a smaller river. It joins the Rivière du Sud (Montmagny). The Rivière du Sud then continues its journey. It eventually flows into the mighty St. Lawrence River.
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Why is it Called "River of the Fork"?
Have you ever wondered how places get their names? The study of place names is called toponymy. The Rivière de la Fourche got its name because of how it starts.
The River's Beginning
The river begins where three smaller waterways meet. These are the Rivière des Orignaux, Milieu stream, and Beaudoin stream. When these three streams come together, they form a shape that looks like a fork. Imagine a fork on a map, with its handle pointing towards the northwest. That's why it's called the "River of the Fork"!
Official Naming
The name "rivière de la Fourche" was officially recognized. This happened on September 11, 1987. The Commission de toponymie du Québec is the group that makes these names official.
River's Journey
The Rivière de la Fourche is about 29.1 kilometers (about 18 miles) long. It starts at an elevation of 437 meters (about 1,434 feet). Its journey ends when it flows into the Rivière du Sud. This happens near the town of Armagh. At this point, the river is at an elevation of 256 meters (about 840 feet).
Tributaries of the River
A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one. The Rivière de la Fourche has several tributaries that join it along its path.
Left Bank Tributaries
As you go upstream (against the flow of the river), you'll find these streams joining from the left side:
- Ruisseau Chabot
- Ruisseau Théberge
- Ruisseau du Sud
- Rivière des Orignaux
Right Bank Tributaries
From the right side, these streams flow into the river:
- Cours d'eau Goulet
- Cours d'eau du rang Taché Ouest
- Ruisseau de la Grillade
