Roggan River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Roggan |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Eeyou Istchee Baie-James (municipality) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Lac Amichikukamaskach Eeyou Istchee Baie-James (municipality), Nord-du-Québec, Quebec 203 m (666 ft) 54°06′48″N 79°58′51″W / 54.11333°N 79.98083°W |
| River mouth | Nottaway River Eeyou Istchee Baie-James (municipality), Nord-du-Québec, Quebec 0 m (0 ft) 54°24′36″N 79°27′59″W / 54.41000°N 79.46639°W |
| Length | 193 km (120 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 9,583 km2 (3,700 sq mi) |
The Roggan River is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows west into the eastern part of James Bay. This river is located in the Eeyou Istchee Baie-James (municipality) area.
Where the Roggan River Flows
The Roggan River is one of the last rivers south of Louis XIV Point. This point is important because it marks the boundary between James Bay and Hudson Bay. The river's mouth is about 30 kilometers southeast of Louis XIV Point.
The Roggan River flows in a similar direction to other nearby rivers. It runs south and parallel to the Seal River (Ontario). It also flows north and parallel to the Piagochioui River.
The River's Beginning
The Roggan River starts from a lake called Amichikukamaskach Lake. This lake is about 8.2 kilometers long and 2.3 kilometers wide. It is located near a place called Kanaaupscow. Amichikukamaskach Lake is west of the Robert-Bourassa Reservoir.
As the Roggan River flows west towards James Bay, it forms several other important lakes. These include Lorin Lake, Pamigamachi Lake, and Roggan Lake. The river's waters eventually reach a group of islands on the northeast coast of James Bay. This area is known as the hamlet of Roggan River.
South of the Roggan River, there is a series of hills. These hills range in height from 6 meters to 60 meters. They stretch in a complex pattern northwest of the Robert-Bourassa Reservoir.
What's in a Name?
The name "Roggan River" has an interesting history. In 1828, some records show it was called "Pishop Roggan." Later maps, like Arrowsmith's British North America map from 1822, showed it as "Bishoproggin R." or "Bishop Roggan River." This name means "Bishop Roggan's River."
However, the word "Bishoproggin" might come from the Cree language. According to J. Keith Fraser, it could be an English version of Cree words like "pichipouian" or "peshipwaytok." These words mean "fish tank." There is no clear connection to religious leaders in the area's history.
The local Cree people have their own name for this river. They call it "Amistustikwach," which means "three rivers."
The official name "Rivière Roggan" was made formal on December 5, 1968. This happened when the Commission de toponymie du Québec was founded.
See also
In Spanish: Río Roggan para niños
