Serpentine River (Québec) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Serpentine River (Quebec) |
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 Location in Quebec
"Serpentine River (Québec)" in Batiscanie, in Quebec
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| Country | Canada,  Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Capitale-Nationale |
| Regional County Municipality | La Jacques-Cartier |
| Unorganized territory | Lac-Lapeyrère |
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| Main source | Lake Genest Lac-Lapeyrère 301 metres (988 ft) 47°08′34″N 72°18′38″E / 47.14278°N 72.31055°E |
| River mouth | Batiscan River Lac-Lapeyrère 213 metres (699 ft) 47°10′16″N 72°21′04″E / 47.17111°N 72.35111°E |
| Length | 2.3 km (1.4 mi) |
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The Serpentine River is a small river in Quebec, Canada. It flows through a wild, forested area called Lac-Lapeyrère, Quebec. This area is part of the Portneuf Regional County Municipality.
The river is about 2.3 kilometers (1.4 miles) long. It starts from Lake Genest and flows into the Batiscan River. The Serpentine River is usually frozen from November until April.
How the Serpentine River Flows
The Serpentine River begins at Lake Genest. From there, it travels about one kilometer (0.6 miles) to the southeast. Along this path, the river becomes narrower.
It then flows into a small lake called "Lake of Oregano," which is about 200 meters (656 feet) long. After this lake, the river continues its journey for another 0.9 kilometers (0.56 miles). It flows southeast, then turns south, and finally east. The Serpentine River then joins the Batiscan River.
Lakes that Feed the River
Several lakes help feed water into Lake Genest, which is the source of the Serpentine River. Some of these lakes include Martel, Pasha, Lapeyrère, Beaujour, and Robinson.
The largest and most important lake in this area is Lapeyrère lake. This lake shares its name with the unorganized territory where the river is located.
Why is it Called the Serpentine River?
The name "Serpentine River" comes from how the river winds and twists. A "serpentine" shape is like a snake, with many curves. This name was chosen because a part of the river's course is very winding. This especially happens for about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) downstream from a road bridge near Lake Genest.
However, not all parts of the river are so curvy. The name "Serpentine River" was officially recognized on March 28, 1974. This was done by the Geographical Names Board of Quebec.
