Rivière du Nord (Muskrat River tributary) facts for kids
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| MRC | Les Appalaches Regional County Municipality |
| Municipality | Adstock |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Agricultural and forest streams Adstock 439 m (1,440 ft) 46°04′18″N 71°07′53″W / 46.071647°N 71.13151°W |
| River mouth | Muskrat River Adstock 322 m (1,056 ft) 46°00′59″N 71°07′14″W / 46.01639°N 71.12055°W |
| Length | 7.1 km (4.4 mi) |
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| Progression | Muskrat River, Saint-François River, St. Lawrence River |
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The Rivière du Nord (which means "river of the North" in English) is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Muskrat River, which then leads to Grand lac Saint François. Eventually, its waters reach the mighty St. Lawrence River. This river runs through the area of Adstock, a municipality in the Les Appalaches Regional County Municipality.
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Where the Rivière du Nord Flows
The Rivière du Nord is about 7.1 kilometers (4.4 miles) long. It starts from small streams in farm fields and forests. These streams are located in the municipality of Adstock.
From Source to Mouth
The river begins at an elevation of about 439 meters (1,440 feet) above sea level. It flows downhill, joining the Muskrat River. The spot where it meets the Muskrat River is about 322 meters (1,056 feet) high.
Its Journey to the St. Lawrence
After joining the Muskrat River, the water continues its journey. It flows into the Grand lac Saint François. From there, it moves into the Saint-François River. Finally, all these waters empty into the huge St. Lawrence River.
Naming the River
The name "Rivière du Nord" was officially given to this river on August 4, 1969. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is a group in Quebec that names places.
