Samson River (Chaudière River tributary) facts for kids
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Samson River seen south from Route 204.
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Estrie |
| MRC | Le Granit Regional County Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Mountain streams Audet, (MRC) Le Granit Regional County Municipality, Québec 520 metres (1,710 ft) 45°35′48″N 70°39′31″W / 45.596675°N 70.658688°W |
| River mouth | Chaudière River Saint-Gédéon-de-Beauce 261 metres (856 ft) 45°47′59″N 70°38′09″W / 45.79972°N 70.63583°W |
| Length | 30.3 kilometres (18.8 mi) |
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| Progression | Chaudière River, St. Lawrence River |
| River system | St. Lawrence River |
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The Samson River (in French: rivière Samson) is a river in Quebec, Canada. It's like a smaller stream that flows into a bigger river called the Chaudière River. The Chaudière River then empties into the huge St. Lawrence River.
What's in a Name?
The Samson River has had a few names over time! In 1759, on an old map by John Montresor, it was called "Toulidesihontes."
Later, in 1884, another map by Alfred Richard Cecil Selwyn showed a path. This path connected the Chaudière River to the Samson River. It followed a small valley near the village of Audet.
The name "Samson" started appearing on maps around the late 1800s. "Samson" is a family name that comes from France. The name "Samson River" officially became its name on December 5, 1968. This was decided by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like the official naming board for places in Quebec.
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