The Thompson River is a tributary of the Notawassi Lake, flowing in the unorganized territory of Lac-Douaire, in the Antoine-Labelle Regional County Municipality, in the administrative region of Laurentides, in the province of Quebec, in Canada.
| Thompson River | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Laurentides |
| MRC | Antoine-Labelle Regional County Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Thompson Lake |
| • location | Lac-Douaire |
| • coordinates | 47°09′48″N 75°27′38″W / 47.16333°N 75.46056°W |
| • elevation | 379 m (1,243 ft) |
| Mouth | Notawassi Lake |
• location | Lac-Douaire |
• coordinates | 47°06′52″N 75°28′31″W / 47.11444°N 75.47528°W |
• elevation | 249 m (817 ft) |
| Length | 13.7 km (8.5 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | (upstream) Ruisseau Vistule |
| • right | (upstream) discharge from a small lake, discharge from three small lakes, stream. |
Forestry has always been the dominant economic activity in this sector. In the 19th century, recreational tourism activities were highlighted.[1]
The surface of this river is usually frozen from the end of November to the end of March, except the rapids areas; however, safe traffic on the ice is generally from mid-December to mid-March.
Geography edit
The Thompson River originates in Thompson Lake (length: 2.1 km (1.3 mi); altitude: 379 m (1,243 ft)) which is located in the territory of zec Lesueur, in the unorganized territory of Lac-Douaire. This deformed lake made in length includes a peninsula attached to the eastern shore and stretching for 0.4 km (0.25 mi) to the southwest. Lake Thompson is fed by the outlet (coming from the northwest) of several lakes: Rolt, Chevalier, Alida and an unidentified lake; as well as by the outlet (coming from the north) of Petit lac Thompson.
From Thompson Lake, the Thompson River descends on 13.7 km (8.5 mi), with a drop of 130 m (430 ft), according to the following segments:
- 3.1 km (1.9 mi) towards the south-east (leaving the territory of Zec Lesueur) up to a bend of the river corresponding to a stream (coming from the west); then east to Lake Farina which the current crosses for 0.5 km (0.31 mi) south to its mouth;
- 2.7 km (1.7 mi) south first, partially crossing Lake Farina (length: 0.8 km (0.50 mi); altitude: 263 m (863 ft));
- 7.9 km (4.9 mi) (or 2.7 km (1.7 mi) in a direct line) towards the southwest by forming numerous coils, collecting the discharge of three small lakes and collecting the discharge of a small lake, to its mouth.[1]
Toponymy edit
The term "Thompson" is a family name of British origin.
The Thompson river toponym was formalized on December 5, 1986, at the Place Names Bank of the Commission de toponymie du Québec.[2]
See also edit
- Baskatong Reservoir, a body of water
- Gatineau River, a stream
- Zec Lesueur, a controlled harvesting zone
- List of rivers of Quebec