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| source1_location = [[Eeyou Istchee James Bay Regional Government|Eeyou Istchee Baie-James]], [[Nord-du-Québec]], [[Quebec]]
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==Geography==
==Geography==
The Nemiscau River flows into [[Lake Nemiscau]]. The Nemiscau River flows over a hundred kilometers north-east to south-west in the [[Nord-du-Québec]] (administrative region) passing south of the hamlet of [[Nemaska]].
The Nemiscau River flows into [[Lake Nemiscau]]. The Nemiscau River flows over {{convert|100|km}} northeast to southwest in the [[Nord-du-Québec]] (administrative region) passing south of the hamlet of [[Nemaska]].


The river takes its waters from a set of lakes to the east and southeast of the [[Eastmain Reservoir]]; the upper lake is 5.7&nbsp;km south of [[Eastmain]] or at the east of a highest peak at 450 meters. In this very complex headwaters, the river passes through numerous lakes and marshes, such as Cramoisy lakes, Teilhard, Biggar and Mountains.
The river takes its waters from a set of lakes to the east and southeast of the [[Eastmain Reservoir]]; the upper lake is {{convert|5.7|km}} of [[Eastmain]] or at the east of a highest peak at {{convert|450|m}}. In this very complex headwaters, the river passes through numerous lakes and marshes, such as Cramoisy lakes, Teilhard, Biggar and Mountains.


Neighboring hydrographic watersheds are:
Neighboring hydrographic watersheds are:
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* West side: [[Lake Nemiscau]].
* West side: [[Lake Nemiscau]].


At the end of its course, the river flows in norther edge of [[Lake Nemiscau]], which matches the shape of a U open towards the northeast. The other end of this U receive waters from [[Rupert River]]. The [[Lake Nemiscau]] is located north of [[Lake Giffard]] and [[Lake Evans (Quebec)|Lake Evans]], and to the south of the [[Jolliet Lake]].
At the end of its course, the river flows into the northern edge of Lake Nemiscau, which matches the shape of a U open towards the northeast. The other end of this U receives waters from [[Rupert River]]. Lake Nemiscau is north of [[Lake Giffard]] and [[Lake Evans (Quebec)|Lake Evans]], and south of [[Jolliet Lake]].


==Toponymy==
==Toponymy==
In 1672, the explorer [[Charles Albanel]] (Catholic priest) had given the name "Nemiskausipiou" to name what is today the [[Rupert River]]. During his 1679 trip, [[Louis Jolliet]] was also used "Nemisco" to describe the current [[Rupert River]]. Handwritten notes indicate Jolliet, "My land was entered by the [[Saguenay River|Saguenay]], which comes close to a large lake, named "Timigaming" (the [[Lake Mistassini]]), the source River Némiskau (ie [[Rupert River|Rupert]]), which discharges into the North Bay (the [[James Bay]]), on which I made my way to the sea."
In 1672, the explorer [[Charles Albanel]] (Catholic priest) had given the name "Nemiskausipiou" to name what is today the Rupert River. During his 1679 trip, [[Louis Jolliet]] was also used "Nemisco" to describe the current Rupert River. Handwritten notes indicate Jolliet, "My land was entered by the [[Saguenay River|Saguenay]], which comes close to a large lake, named "Timigaming" (the [[Lake Mistassini]]), the source River Némiskau (ie [[Rupert River|Rupert]]), which discharges into the North Bay (the [[James Bay]]), on which I made my way to the sea."


The "Nemiscau" name designating the current river has been in use since the 1940s. Because of upwelling, this river became the [[Nemiscau Lake]], before the waters join the [[Rupert River]]. In 1982, the [[Commission de toponymie du Québec]] (English: Quebec Names Board) formalized the movement toponymique pointing this river "Rivière Nemiscau".
The "Nemiscau" name designating the current river has been in use since the 1940s. Because of upwelling, this river became the [[Nemiscau Lake]], before the waters join the Rupert River. In 1982, the [[Commission de toponymie du Québec]] (English: Quebec Names Board) formalized the movement toponymique pointing this river "Rivière Nemiscau".


In 1690, maps refer to the name "Rupert" which refers to the river and the fort. Subsequently, the maps of Claude-Charles Bacqueville de La Potherie use the spelling "R. Rupert" and those of Father Laure in 1731-1732 "R. Rupert." In 1744, Nicolas Bellin also uses graphieu "R. Nemiscau".
In 1690, maps refer to the name "Rupert" which refers to the river and the fort. Subsequently, the maps of Claude-Charles Bacqueville de La Potherie use the spelling "R. Rupert" and those of Father Laure in 1731–1732 "R. Rupert." In 1744, Nicolas Bellin also uses graphieu "R. Nemiscau".


Later, the name "Rupert River" prevailed until the twentieth century. The place name Nemiscau was recovered, but moving to the northeast to identify the branch of the river remained unnamed until the 1940s.
Later, the name "Rupert River" prevailed until the 20th century. The place name Nemiscau was recovered, but moving to the northeast to identify the branch of the river remained unnamed until the 1940s.


Cree language, the term "Nemiscau" means "where fish are abundant". "François R." on the map entitled "Party of New France" by Alexis Jaillot, Paris, 1685. "Miskoutenagachit" is on the "Map of Canada or New France and discoveries that were there made" by Guillaume Delisle, Paris 1703. The map "A New and Exact Map of the Dominions of the King of great Britain on ye continent of North America" ([London], 1715, revised in 1732 or after) shows "Miskautenagachit R".<ref>Source: "Names and locations of Québec", the work of the [[Commission de toponymie du Québec]] (Geographical Names Board of Quebec), published in 1994 and 1996 in the form of a printed illustrated dictionary, and under that a CD-ROM produced by the Micro-Intel in 1997 from the dictionary.</ref>
Cree language, the term "Nemiscau" means "where fish are abundant". "François R." on the map entitled "Party of New France" by Alexis Jaillot, Paris, 1685. "Miskoutenagachit" is on the "Map of Canada or New France and discoveries that were there made" by Guillaume Delisle, Paris 1703. The map "A New and Exact Map of the Dominions of the King of great Britain on ye continent of North America" ([London], 1715, revised in 1732 or after) shows "Miskautenagachit R".<ref>Source: "Names and locations of Québec", the work of the Commission de toponymie du Québec (Geographical Names Board of Quebec), published in 1994 and 1996 in the form of a printed illustrated dictionary, and under that a CD-ROM produced by the Micro-Intel in 1997 from the dictionary.</ref>


The place name '''Nemiscau River''' was formalized on Dec. 2, 1982 to the Bank of place names in [[Commission de toponymie du Québec]] (Quebec Names Board).<ref>[http://www.toponymie.gouv.qc.ca/ct/ToposWeb/fiche.aspxno_seq=115728 Commission de toponymie du Québec (Quebec Names Board) - Bank of place names - Toponym: "Nemiscau River"]</ref>
The place name '''Nemiscau River''' was formalized on Dec. 2, 1982, to the Bank of place names in Commission de toponymie du Québec (Quebec Names Board).<ref>[http://www.toponymie.gouv.qc.ca/ct/ToposWeb/fiche.aspxno_seq=115728 Commission de toponymie du Québec (Quebec Names Board) - Bank of place names - Toponym: "Nemiscau River"]</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==See also==
==See also==
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* [[Rupert River]]
* [[Rupert River]]
* [[List of rivers of Quebec]]
* [[List of rivers of Quebec]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.hydroquebec.com/rupert/en/comprendre.html Hydro-Québec: Eastmain-1-A/Sarcelle/Rupert Project]
* [http://www.hydroquebec.com/rupert/en/comprendre.html Hydro-Québec: Eastmain-1-A/Sarcelle/Rupert Project]
* [http://www.toponymie.gouv.qc.ca/ct/ToposWeb/fiche.aspx?no_seq=115728 Commission de toponymie - Québec]
* [http://www.toponymie.gouv.qc.ca/ct/ToposWeb/fiche.aspx?no_seq=115728 Commission de toponymie - Québec]

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[[Category:Rivers of Nord-du-Québec]]
[[Category:Rivers of Nord-du-Québec]]

Latest revision as of 11:14, 15 February 2024

Nemiscau River
Watershed of Rupert River
Location
CountryCanada
ProvinceQuebec
RegionNord-du-Québec
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationEeyou Istchee Baie-James, Nord-du-Québec, Quebec
 • coordinates52°2′40″N 74°55′20″W / 52.04444°N 74.92222°W / 52.04444; -74.92222
 • elevation1,191 m (3,907 ft)
MouthLake Nemiscau
 • location
Eeyou Istchee Baie-James, Nord-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada
 • coordinates
50°14′44″N 73°48′57″W / 50.24556°N 73.81583°W / 50.24556; -73.81583
Length180 km (110 mi)[1]
Basin size3,015 km2 (1,164 sq mi)[1]

The Nemiscau River is a river flowing in the municipality of Baie-James, an administrative region of Nord-du-Québec, in Quebec, Canada.

Geography

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The Nemiscau River flows into Lake Nemiscau. The Nemiscau River flows over 100 kilometres (62 mi) northeast to southwest in the Nord-du-Québec (administrative region) passing south of the hamlet of Nemaska.

The river takes its waters from a set of lakes to the east and southeast of the Eastmain Reservoir; the upper lake is 5.7 kilometres (3.5 mi) of Eastmain or at the east of a highest peak at 450 metres (1,480 ft). In this very complex headwaters, the river passes through numerous lakes and marshes, such as Cramoisy lakes, Teilhard, Biggar and Mountains.

Neighboring hydrographic watersheds are:

At the end of its course, the river flows into the northern edge of Lake Nemiscau, which matches the shape of a U open towards the northeast. The other end of this U receives waters from Rupert River. Lake Nemiscau is north of Lake Giffard and Lake Evans, and south of Jolliet Lake.

Toponymy

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In 1672, the explorer Charles Albanel (Catholic priest) had given the name "Nemiskausipiou" to name what is today the Rupert River. During his 1679 trip, Louis Jolliet was also used "Nemisco" to describe the current Rupert River. Handwritten notes indicate Jolliet, "My land was entered by the Saguenay, which comes close to a large lake, named "Timigaming" (the Lake Mistassini), the source River Némiskau (ie Rupert), which discharges into the North Bay (the James Bay), on which I made my way to the sea."

The "Nemiscau" name designating the current river has been in use since the 1940s. Because of upwelling, this river became the Nemiscau Lake, before the waters join the Rupert River. In 1982, the Commission de toponymie du Québec (English: Quebec Names Board) formalized the movement toponymique pointing this river "Rivière Nemiscau".

In 1690, maps refer to the name "Rupert" which refers to the river and the fort. Subsequently, the maps of Claude-Charles Bacqueville de La Potherie use the spelling "R. Rupert" and those of Father Laure in 1731–1732 "R. Rupert." In 1744, Nicolas Bellin also uses graphieu "R. Nemiscau".

Later, the name "Rupert River" prevailed until the 20th century. The place name Nemiscau was recovered, but moving to the northeast to identify the branch of the river remained unnamed until the 1940s.

Cree language, the term "Nemiscau" means "where fish are abundant". "François R." on the map entitled "Party of New France" by Alexis Jaillot, Paris, 1685. "Miskoutenagachit" is on the "Map of Canada or New France and discoveries that were there made" by Guillaume Delisle, Paris 1703. The map "A New and Exact Map of the Dominions of the King of great Britain on ye continent of North America" ([London], 1715, revised in 1732 or after) shows "Miskautenagachit R".[2]

The place name Nemiscau River was formalized on Dec. 2, 1982, to the Bank of place names in Commission de toponymie du Québec (Quebec Names Board).[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Atlas of Canada". atlas.nrcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2017-12-22.
  2. ^ Source: "Names and locations of Québec", the work of the Commission de toponymie du Québec (Geographical Names Board of Quebec), published in 1994 and 1996 in the form of a printed illustrated dictionary, and under that a CD-ROM produced by the Micro-Intel in 1997 from the dictionary.
  3. ^ Commission de toponymie du Québec (Quebec Names Board) - Bank of place names - Toponym: "Nemiscau River"
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