Rivière des Poitras facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière des Poitras |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| MRC | Montmagny Regional County Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Forest streams Saint-Pierre-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud 236 metres (774 ft) 46°52′47″N 70°33′30″W / 46.879815°N 70.558415°W |
| River mouth | Morigeau River Saint-François-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud 104 metres (341 ft) 46°52′02″N 70°39′14″W / 46.86722°N 70.65388°W |
| Length | 12.3 kilometres (7.6 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Morigeau River, rivière du Sud (Montmagny), St. Lawrence River |
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The Rivière des Poitras is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Morigeau River. The Morigeau River then joins the rivière du Sud (Montmagny), which eventually flows into the mighty St. Lawrence River.
This river runs through two towns: Saint-Pierre-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud and Saint-François-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud. Both are located in the Montmagny Regional County Municipality. This area is part of the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Quebec.
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Where Does the River Flow?
Rivers are part of larger water systems called watersheds. A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a single river or lake. The Poitras river has several important neighbors in its watershed.
Nearby Waterways
- To the north, you'll find the Morigeau River, the rivière du Sud (Montmagny), the Bras Saint-Nicolas, and the St. Lawrence River.
- To the east, there's the rivière des Perdrix, Bédule stream, and the Bras Saint-Nicolas.
- To the south, you can find the Noire River (South River tributary) and the rivière du Sud (Montmagny).
- To the west, it's mainly the rivière du Sud (Montmagny).
The River's Journey
The Poitras river begins its journey in the western part of Saint-Pierre-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud. Its source is near a country road. This starting point is about 10.9 kilometers (6.8 miles) south of the town of Montmagny. It's also 8.1 kilometers (5 miles) east of a small community called Morigeau.
The river flows for about 12.3 kilometers (7.6 miles). It generally runs parallel to the Morigeau River, staying on its south side.
River Sections
- The first 6.1 kilometers (3.8 miles) flow west through Saint-Pierre-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud. This section ends at the border of Saint-François-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud.
- Next, it flows 1.9 kilometers (1.2 miles) west until it reaches another country road.
- Finally, it turns northwest for 1.6 kilometers (1 mile) before joining the Morigeau River.
The Poitras river meets the Morigeau River on its southeast side. This meeting point, called a confluence, is about 1.7 kilometers (1.1 miles) northeast of a small area known as Martineau hamlet.
What's in a Name?
The name "Rivière des Poitras" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This commission is in charge of naming places in Quebec.
