Neilson River

Neilson River
Mouth	Sainte-Anne River
Basin countries	Canada (Québec)

The Neilson River flows into the territory of the municipality of Saint-Raymond, in the Portneuf Regional County Municipality, in the administrative region of the Capitale-Nationale, in Quebec, in Canada.

Geography

Neilson River flows from north to south in the Roquemont Township, in Saint-Raymond in a forest environment. It empties into the Sainte-Anne-West River in the row V of Roquemont Township.

Toponymy

The name "Zec Batiscan-Neilson" originates from the Neilson river flowing in Neilson Township, from the north end of the territory of the ZEC. This river flows first south, then turns west. She leaves the territory by redirecting back to the south to go jump into the Sainte-Anne River.

At fifty kilometers northwest of Quebec, Neilson Township has an irregular shape. Crossed by the river Neilson, this particular township includes lakes Aaron and Picard. This township is located in the extension of the lordship Saint-Gabriel and fief Hubert.

Adopted around 1916, the name Neilson Township honors John Neilson (1776–1848). For his work in public life, he contributed greatly to the development of the region since the early nineteenth century. Originally from Scotland, he came to live with his brother Samuel, who acquired the Quebec Gazette. In 1793, John inherited the newspaper and printing. Upon reaching his majority in 1796, he became editor-owner of the weekly newspaper. In 1816, Neilson helped recruit European settlers, mostly Irish, and encouraged them to settle in neighboring lordships in a township area which later became Valcartier. John Neilson was elected several times member of Quebec County, Quebec. He completed his final term as MP from 1842 to 1844 in the Parliament of United Canada^[1]

The name "River Neilson" was recorded on December 5, 1968, at the bank of place names in Commission de toponymie du Québec (Geographical Names Board of Québec)^[2]

See also

See also

• Saint-Raymond
• Portneuf Regional County Municipality
• Capitale-Nationale
• Sainte-Anne River
• Zec Batiscan-Neilson

References

1. aspx no_seq=43689 "Commission de toponymie du Québec (Geographical Names Board of Québec) - Bank of place names – Neilson Township" Check |url= value (help).
2. gouv.qc.ca/ct/ToposWeb/fiche.aspxno_seq=43692 "Commission de toponymie du Québec (Geographical Names Board of Québec) - Bank of place names - Neilson River" Check |url= value (help).

Coordinates: 47°05′23″N 71°53′20″W / 47.0897°N 71.8889°W