Rouge River (Noire River tributary) facts for kids
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| Native name | Rivière Rouge |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Administrative region | Estrie |
| MRC | Le Val-Saint-François Regional County Municipality |
| Municipality | Bonsecours and Lawrenceville |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Confluence of two mountain streams Bonsecours 358 units? 45°25′14″N 72°14′44″W / 45.420539°N 72.245474°W |
| River mouth | Noire River Bonsecours 197 m 45°26′11″N 72°21′30″W / 45.43639°N 72.35833°W |
| Length | 16.0 km (9.9 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Saint Lawrence River |
The Rouge River (which means Red River in French) is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Noire River (Yamaska River tributary). You can find it in the towns of Bonsecours and Lawrenceville. These towns are part of the Le Val-Saint-François Regional County Municipality (MRC). The river is located on the South Shore of the Saint Lawrence River in the Estrie region.
Where the Rouge River Flows
The Rouge River is surrounded by other important water areas.
- To the north, you'll find the Noire River (Yamaska River tributary) and Brenda brook.
- To the east are Bowker lake and the rivière aux Herbages.
- The Noire River (Yamaska River tributary) is also to the south and west.
The Rouge River starts where two mountain streams meet. This spot is northwest of the village of Bonsecours. It's also west of Bowker lake and north of Route 220.
The River's Journey
The Rouge River flows for about 16.0 km (9.9 mi). Here's how its journey goes:
- It flows southwest for 3.2 kilometres (2.0 mi). It crosses Route 220 about 2.3 kilometres (1.4 mi) east of Bonsecours village.
- Then, it continues southwest for 1.7 kilometres (1.1 mi) until it meets another small stream.
- Next, it turns northwest for 5.3 kilometres (3.3 mi). It passes south of Bonsecours village and crosses Route 220 again. This crossing is about 1.9 kilometres (1.2 mi) west of the village center.
- It flows northwest for another 2.9 kilometres (1.8 mi) to the Route 243 bridge in Lawrenceville.
- Finally, it travels northwest for 2.9 kilometres (1.8 mi) more until it reaches its end.
The Rouge River empties into the east side of the Noire River. This happens in the area of Lawrenceville. The meeting point is about 1.9 kilometres (1.2 mi) northwest of Lawrenceville village. It's also 4.4 kilometres (2.7 mi) northeast of Sainte-Anne-de-la-Rochelle.
River's Name History
The name "Rivière Rouge" was officially recognized on March 19, 1979. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This commission is in charge of naming places in Quebec.
