Rivière du Sud (North Eaton River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière du Sud |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Estrie |
| RCM | Le Haut-Saint-François Regional County Municipality |
| Ville | Saint-Mathias-de-Bonneterre, Newport |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Little unnamed lake near the Canada-US border Saint-Mathias-de-Bonneterre 520 m (1,710 ft) 45°17′28″N 71°20′52″W / 45.29103°N 71.34768°W |
| River mouth | North Eaton River Newport 330 m (1,080 ft) 45°21′20″N 71°21′51″W / 45.35544°N 71.36415°W |
| Length | 10.3 km (6.4 mi) |
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| Progression | North Eaton River, Eaton River, rivière aux Saumons, Massawippi River, Saint-François River, Saint Lawrence River |
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The Rivière du Sud (which means South River in English) is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the North Eaton River. From there, its waters travel through several other rivers. These include the Eaton River, the Saint-François River, and finally the mighty Saint Lawrence River.
This river runs through two towns: Saint-Mathias-de-Bonneterre and Newport. Both of these towns are located in the Le Haut-Saint-François Regional County Municipality. This area is part of the Estrie region in Quebec.
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Where Does the River Flow?
The Rivière du Sud is surrounded by other rivers and land areas. Knowing these helps us understand its path.
Nearby Waterways
Here are the areas next to the South River:
- North side: The North Eaton River and Ditton Creek West.
- East side: The North Eaton River, Poilu Creek, and Mining Creek.
- South side: The border between Canada and the United States.
- West side: Lyon stream, the Eaton River, and the North Eaton River.
River's Starting Point
The South River begins in a small mountain lake. This lake is surrounded by marshy areas. You can find this lake in the eastern part of Saint-Mathias-de-Bonneterre. It is very close to the town of Chartierville. The lake is also about 0.8 kilometres (0.50 mi) northwest of the Canada-US border.
The River's Journey
From its source, the South River flows for about 10.3 kilometres (6.4 mi). It travels south through a forest. The river drops about 190 metres (620 ft) in elevation along its path.
Its journey can be split into two main parts:
- For the first 4.3 kilometres (2.7 mi), it flows east along the border. Then it turns north until it reaches Route 210.
- For the next 6.0 kilometres (3.7 mi), it flows northwest until it reaches its mouth. A forest road runs alongside this part of the river.
Where the River Ends
The South River empties into the south bank of the North Eaton River. This meeting point is about 1.9 kilometres (1.2 mi) upstream from where Christmas Creek joins the North Eaton River.
What's in a Name?
The name Rivière du Sud means "South River." It was officially given this name on December 5, 1968. This decision was made by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is a group that names places in Quebec.
