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23-715: The Obatogamau River is a tributary of the Chibougamau River , flowing into the Regional County Municipality (MRC) of Jamésie , in the Nord-du-Québec , in the province of Quebec , in Canada . The lower and middle portions of the Obatogamau River hydrographic slope can be reached by route 113 which connects Lebel-sur-Quévillon to Chibougamau and the railway; while the northeast side of Obatogamau Lakes

46-485: Is accessible via route 167 and the railway. This road follows in part the valley of the Obatogamau River. The surface of the Obatogamau River is usually frozen from early November to mid-May, however, safe ice circulation is generally from mid-November to mid-April. The Obatogamau River rises at the mouth of the Obatogamau Lakes (length:19.6 kilometres (12.2 mi), altitude: 365 metres (1,198 ft)). This lake

69-446: Is dotted with dozens of islands, the main ones are: Marguerite, Tommy, Boulder, Commissaires and Merrill. The secondary islands are: Okay, Refuge, Gordon, Dewar, Scott, Angover, Breakwater, Mermaid, Annie, Lorenzo, Rudolf, Arthur, Line Phony, Bark Letter, Graphite, Granite, Shatter, Labor Day, Lookout, Sioui, Stanislas, Needle, Martine, Francoise, Gabbro, Eugene, Henry, Last, Alphonse, Yvonne, Boulder and Take it Easy. Main bays Around

92-553: Is located at the bottom of a bay south of the lake in Obalski Township. Flowing south, the Chibougamau River flares out to form Merrill Lake, then the river waters Scott Township to the north. On its irregular course, the river crosses successively 12 lakes: Ledden, David, Dulieux, Simon, Scott, Acinitchibastat, Gwillim, Chevrillon , Rush, Barlow, Opémisca and Michwacho . At its mouth, the Chibougamau River converges with

115-588: Is located on the East side of a forest road (North-South direction), West of Lake Verneuil (link through the Verneuil pass) and Lake Royer. Complex in shape, the Obatogamau lakes has about a hundred islands, many bays (the largest of which is Anderson Bay) and peninsulas. The mouth of this lake is located at: From its source (mouth of Obatogamau Lakes ), the Obatogamau River flows over 130.7 kilometres (81.2 mi) according to

138-552: The Opawica River (coming from the southeast) to form the Waswanipi River . This point of convergence is just upstream of the Waswanipi River bridge on road 113 connecting Chapais with Lebel-sur-Quévillon . The village of Waswanipi is located near the mouth of the two rivers on the north bank of the Chibougamau River. On its route, the river drains in particular the area of establishment Cri de Oujé-Bougoumou , located on

161-595: The "Lac aux Dorés". The latter lake is in parallèle (southwest side) to Lake Chibougamau. Lac aux Dorés is separated from Chibougamau Lake by the Gouin Peninsula. The mouth of "Lac aux Dorés" is located to the south-west at the bottom of the Malouf bay. The hamlet "Obalski" is located south of Chibougamau Lake, along the railway. In 1831, surveyor Joseph Bouchette uses the names "Utsissagomo" and "Vomiting Lake" to designate this large body of water. Confirmed as early as 1870,

184-461: The Chibougamau River are: The head of the Chibougamau River hydrographic slope is located South of the Mistassini Lake . The Chibougamau Lake is the main source of the Chibougamau River, which flows more than 200 km to the west in complex zigzags. The mouth of Chibougamau Lake flows westward into Lac aux Dorés, located southeast of the town of Chibougamau . The mouth of "Lac aux Dorés"

207-716: The East shore of Goéland Lake (Waswanipi River) . The latter is crossed to the Northwest by the Waswanipi River which is a tributary of Matagami Lake . The mouth of the Obatogamau River is located at: This hydronym is indicated on a map of 1941. Of Cree origin, the term "Obatogamau" means "tightened by wood, vegetation". This hydronym is indicated in the "Fifth Report of the Geographic Board of Canada 1904", published in Ottawa in 1905, page 46: "Obatogamau; South Lake Chibougamau Lake, Abitibi District, Que. The toponym "Obatogamau River"

230-676: The Solitary Sentinel"(390 metres (1,280 ft)) and the Pachyderm Hills (361 metres (1,184 ft)). In 1816 James Clouston of the Hudson's Bay Company drew a map of the area, which refers to the name "Capacomou River" to refer to the Chibougamau River. The toponym Chibougamau River was formalized on December 5, 1968, at the Bank of place names of the Commission de toponymie du Quebec , when it

253-466: The Southeastern shore of the Chibougamau River ; this mouth is located nearby (southwest side) of the route 113 bridge spanning the Chibougamau River . From this mouth, the current flows southwest along the Chibougamau River on 41.4 kilometres (25.7 mi) to its mouth, which is the confluence with the Opawica River . From there, the current flows generally westward through the Waswanipi River to

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276-470: The following segments: Upper part of the Obatogamau River (segment of 34.1 kilometres (21.2 mi)) Townships crossed: Fancamp, Haüy, Brongniarat and Brochant. Intermediate part of the Obatogamau River (segment of 53.8 kilometres (33.4 mi)) Townships crossed: De Brochant and D'Anville. Lower part of the Obatogamau River (segment of 42.8 kilometres (26.6 mi)) Townships crossed: D'Anville, Dolomieu and Saussure. The Obatogamau River flows on

299-540: The lake is in the Dictionary of Rivers and Lakes of the Province of Quebec (1914 and 1925). In 1914, the Hudson's Bay Company moved its deposit to Obatogamau Lakes. Finally, in 1942, the position will cease operations. In the history, the writing of the lake knew several variants: Shabagamog, Shabugama, Shibogama, Shobokoma, Chibougamou, Chibogamo, Shobogoma, Chibougamoo, Shabogama, Chibiogouma. The toponym Chibougamau Lake

322-574: The lake is located on the west side, at the end of Commencement Bay. The water flows through the Rainbow Falls at the mouth of the lake (between the northern end of the Gouin Peninsula and the South-West end of Portage Island). Then, the current runs southwest through the North-East bay of Dorés Lake (Chibougamau River) (French: "Lac aux Dorés"), which in turn flows southwesterly through a short passage in

345-429: The lake, interrupted to the north by the mountains of "The Wizard", Paint and Cummings. In 1895, this explorer indicated that "Shabokoma Lake" would have "a total length of 42 miles, a stretch of water somewhat surprising to have remained unknown until this day. " Main tributaries The main tributaries of Lake Chibougamau are: North Coast : East Coast  : South side Western coast Mouth The mouth of

368-399: The lake, the main bays are (in order clockwise, from the north): Magnetite, Bag, Islands, Finger, Nepton, Club, Girard, Sunday, Poitevin, Dufresne, Corner, Line, Third Bay, Second Bay, First Bay, Inlet, Dulieux, Queylus, Turnip Cove, Bug-in-a-Rug, Beginnings, Hematite, Machin, Valiquette, Bear, Cedar, Portage. In his writings, explorer Henry O'Sullivan reports the gentle slope of the shores of

391-548: The north shore of Lake Opémisca. This hamlet is 16.3 km (in a direct line) North of the village of Chapais . The summit of Mount Opémisca (540 metres (1,770 ft)) is located 1.6 kilometres (0.99 mi) North of Opémisca Lake and 4.8 kilometres (3.0 mi) Northwest of Cri de Oujé-Bougoumou . After crossing Michwacho , the Chibougamau River branches North and West to bypass the Michwacho Mountains (384 metres (1,260 ft)), Roy (492 metres (1,614 ft)), "of

414-456: The presence of mineral resources raises interest in the region. In parallel, in the 19th century, recreational and tourism activities, including hunting and fishing, are highlighted. In 1871, surveyor Walter McOuat noted: "We did not see anything similar to the chlorite schists of Chibogomou and Wakinitchee [Waconichi] lakes." In 1907, Joseph Obalski , Inspector of Mines of Quebec, uses the current graph "Lac Chibougamau". The current spelling of

437-501: The summit of the Tower Mountain (644 metres (2,113 ft)) and 185 kilometres (115 mi) northwest of Lac Saint-Jean . With a length of 35 kilometres (22 mi) (in the north-south direction) and 15.2 kilometres (9.4 mi) in maximum width, this lake is the source of the Chibougamau River . Neighboring slopes The surrounding hydrographic slopes of Lake Chibougamau are: Islands Of an irregular shape, Lake Chibougamau

460-468: The townships of: Roy, McKenzie, O'Balski, Hauy, Scott, Barlow, Mckenzie, Blainlock, McKenzie, Barlow, Cuvier, Opemisca, Lamarck, Guettard, Saussure, Ribourde, Ronciere, Ribourde, Krieghoff and Gand. The surface of the Iserhoff North River is usually frozen from early November to mid-May, however, safe ice circulation is usually from mid-November to mid-April. The surrounding hydrographic slopes of

483-419: Was created. Download coordinates as: Chibougamau Lake The surface of Chibougamau Lake is usually frozen from early November to mid-May, however, safe ice circulation is generally from mid-November to mid-April. Covering an area of 206 square kilometres (80 sq mi), Lake Chibougamau is located about ten kilometers southeast of the town of the same name, 5.9 kilometres (3.7 mi) east of

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506-468: Was formalized on December 5, 1968, at the Commission de toponymie du Quebec , i.e. at the creation of this commission Download coordinates as: Chibougamau River The Chibougamau River flows west in the Chibougamau , then Eeyou Istchee James Bay (municipality) in the administrative region of Nord-du-Québec , Quebec , Canada . From the source, the course of the river successively crosses

529-470: Was formalized on December 5, 1968, at the Bank of Place Names of the Commission de toponymie du Québec . In the Lac Chibougamau area, some mining sites are located on the Gouin Peninsula and northwest of the lake, including Merrill Island. The railway from Saint-Félicien has contributed to the economic development of the region, particularly the mining and forestry sectors. This railway passes south of

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