Rivière du Moulin (Gentilly) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière du Moulin |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Centre-du-Québec |
| MRC | Bécancour Regional County Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Agricultural streams Bécancour 38 metres (125 ft) 46°22′23″N 72°13′18″W / 46.373163°N 72.221601°W |
| River mouth | St. Lawrence River Bécancour 5 metres (16 ft) 46°25′06″N 72°15′12″W / 46.41833°N 72.25333°W |
| Length | 9.6 kilometres (6.0 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | St. Lawrence River |
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The Rivière du Moulin (which means Mill River in English) is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the famous St. Lawrence River. This river runs through the area of Gentilly, which is part of the town of Bécancour. This region is known as Centre-du-Québec.
Where the River Flows
The Rivière du Moulin is surrounded by other rivers and the mighty St. Lawrence River.
- To the north, it meets the St. Lawrence River.
- To the east, you'll find the rivière aux Glaises and rivière aux Orignaux.
- To the south, it's near the Gentilly River and the Beaudet River.
- To the west, it's close to the rivière de la Ferme and the Gentilly River.
River's Journey
The Rivière du Moulin starts in a farming area. This spot is southeast of the village of Gentilly. It's also north of the larger Gentilly River.
From where it begins, the Rivière du Moulin travels about 9.6 kilometres (6.0 mi) (about 6 miles). As it flows, it drops about 33 metres (108 ft) (around 108 feet) in height.
Here's how its journey goes:
- First, it flows west for about 0.9 kilometres (0.56 mi) (half a mile) until it reaches Route 263.
- Then, it turns northwest and travels 2.7 kilometres (1.7 mi) (about 1.7 miles) to Chemin des Bouvreuils.
- Next, it heads north for 2.1 kilometres (1.3 mi) (about 1.3 miles). It passes the rang Saint-Charles road, which is south of Gentilly village.
- Finally, it flows northeast for 3.9 kilometres (2.4 mi) (about 2.4 miles). Along this path, it crosses one road and then Route 132 before reaching its end.
The Rivière du Moulin eventually joins the St. Lawrence River. This meeting point is in the eastern part of Bécancour. It's east of Gentilly village. This spot is also about 2.4 kilometres (1.5 mi) west of where the Orignaux river meets the St. Lawrence. It's also 2.1 kilometres (1.3 mi) west of where the Rivière aux Glaises joins the St. Lawrence.
Name of the River
The name "Rivière du Moulin" became official on December 5, 1968. This was decided by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is a group in Quebec that names places.
