The Southwest Miramichi River is a river in New Brunswick , Canada .
5-732: The river has its origin in Carleton County , at Miramichi Lake in the Miramichi Highlands (a part of the Appalachian Mountains ). Its two branches join near the hamlet of Juniper, Carleton County . Flowing initially southeast through heavy forests and large hills, the Southwest Miramichi River enters Northumberland County , is joined by the Taxis River at Boiestown then the larger volume flows northeast. The river
10-490: A river in New Brunswick , Canada is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Carleton County, New Brunswick Carleton County (2016 population 26,220 ) is located in west-central New Brunswick , Canada. The western border is Aroostook County , Maine , the northern border is Victoria County , and the southeastern border is York County from which it was formed in 1831. The Saint John River bisects
15-577: Is sometimes referred to as the "Main Southwest Miramichi River" to distinguish it from the Little Southwest Miramichi River , a smaller, more northerly branch of the Miramichi River system. The Mi'kmaq referred to the river as Lustagoocheech , meaning "good little river" for canoeing. 46°49′47.6″N 65°47′1.9″W / 46.829889°N 65.783861°W / 46.829889; -65.783861 This article related to
20-509: Is tidal below Renous-Quarryville . The Southwest Miramichi River joins the Northwest Miramichi River at Newcastle to form the Miramichi River . The river is noted for Atlantic Salmon fishing. It is navigable by canoe throughout much of its length. Nearly every bend in the river, for example Push and Be Damned Rapids , has a distinctive name reflecting the importance of the river to fishermen, canoeists, and lumbermen. It
25-554: The western section of the county. The Southwest Miramichi River flows through the eastern section of the county. Potato farming is a major industry. The scenic town of Hartland is home to the longest covered bridge in the world. There are five incorporated municipalities within Carleton County (listed by 2016 population): There is one First Nations reserve in Carleton County, the Woodstock_First_Nation : The county
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