Rivière du Monument facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière du Monument |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| MRC | Beauce-Sartigan Regional County Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Monument Lake, located near the border of Maine (United States) Saint-Théophile 572 metres (1,877 ft) 45°48′05″N 70°24′48″W / 45.801494°N 70.413421°W |
| River mouth | Rivière du Loup Saint-Théophile 360 metres (1,180 ft) 45°51′42″N 70°28′22″W / 45.86167°N 70.47278°W |
| Length | 10.3 kilometres (6.4 mi) |
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| Progression | Rivière du Loup, Chaudière River, St. Lawrence River |
| River system | St. Lawrence River |
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The Monument River (or rivière du Monument in French) is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows through the area of Saint-Théophile. This area is part of the Beauce-Sartigan Regional County Municipality.
The Monument River is a smaller river that flows into the Rivière du Loup. The Rivière du Loup then joins the Chaudière River. Finally, the Chaudière River flows north and empties into the famous St. Lawrence River.
About the Monument River
The Monument River starts from Monument Lake. This lake is found near the border of Maine in the United States. The river flows for about 10.3 kilometers (about 6.4 miles).
Where the River Flows
The Monument River is located in the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Quebec. It begins at an elevation of about 572 meters (1,877 feet). The river ends when it meets the Rivière du Loup at an elevation of about 360 meters (1,181 feet).
River Name History
The name Rivière du Monument became official on December 5, 1968. This was decided by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This commission is in charge of naming places in Quebec.
