Saint-Georges River (rivière du Chêne tributary) facts for kids
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| Native name | Rivière Saint-Georges |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Chaudière-Appalaches |
| MRC | Lotbinière Regional County Municipality |
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| Main source | Agricultural and forest streams Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière 158 metres (518 ft) 46°23′07″N 71°25′21″W / 46.385162°N 71.422569°W |
| River mouth | Rivière du Chêne Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière 144 metres (472 ft) 46°23′49″N 71°26′02″W / 46.39694°N 71.43389°W |
| Length | 2.8 kilometres (1.7 mi) |
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| River system | St. Lawrence River |
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The Saint-Georges River is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Chêne River, which then flows into the mighty St. Lawrence River. This river is located in the area of Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière, which is part of the Lotbinière Regional County Municipality. This region is known as Chaudière-Appalaches.
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About the Saint-Georges River
Where the River Flows
The Saint-Georges River starts near the village of Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière. It begins in an area where there are many small streams from farms and forests. This starting point is north of the Bécancour River.
The river flows for about 2.8 kilometres (1.7 mi) (that's almost 3 kilometers!). It travels towards the northwest. Along its path, the river drops about 14 metres (46 ft) in height. This drop means the water flows downhill, making its way to a larger river.
Meeting the Chêne River
The Saint-Georges River eventually joins the Chêne River. This meeting point is called a "confluence." It happens on the south side of the Chêne River. The confluence is about 3.1 kilometres (1.9 mi) northeast of the center of Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière village.
Neighboring River Areas
A river's "watershed" is all the land where water drains into that river. The Saint-Georges River has several important neighbors in terms of watersheds:
- To the north, it's close to the Chêne River.
- To the east, you'll find the Armagh River and the Filkars River.
- To the south, there are the rivière aux Chevreuils, Palmer River, and Bécancour River.
- To the west, it's again near the Chêne River and the Henri River.
River's Name
The name "Rivière Saint-Georges" was officially recognized on August 8, 1977. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is a group in Quebec that names places.
