Théo River


The Théo River is a tributary of the Turgeon River, flowing into the Municipality of Eeyou Istchee Baie-James (municipality), in Nord-du-Québec, in Quebec, in Canada. The "Théo River" flows in the cantons of Laberge, Casa-Berardi, Raymond, Carheil and Peltrie.
Forestry is the main economic activity of the sector; recreational tourism activities, second.
The surface of the river is usually frozen from the end of November to the end of April, however safe ice circulation is generally from early December to mid-April.

Geography

The surrounding hydrographic slopes of the "Theo River" are:
The source of "Theo River" is a forest stream located at:
From its source, the "Theo River" flows over entirely in forest zone according to these segments:
  • north in the township of Laberge, to the southern limit of the township of Casa-Berardi;
  • north-east in Laberge Township, snaking to a creek ;
  • northerly winding, collecting the Wabamiko and Kaackakosig streams on the west side, and the Adiko Creek on the east side, to the southern limit of the Township of Raymond;
  • northward in Raymond Township, collecting on the west side Kaockadagisig Brooks, Wijinawi Creek and the outlet of Tremblay Lake; and on the right side Raymond Creek, while winding to the southern limit of the Carheil township;
  • North in Carheil Township, collecting the outlet of Lake Philippon, winding up to the southern limit of the township of La Peltrie;
  • north winding through the township of La Peltrie to the mouth of the river.
The mouth of the "Théo River" flows to the south bank of the Turgeon River. This mouth of the river is located in the forest zone at:

Toponymy

The term "Theo" refers to a diminutive of the first name "Theophilus" of French origin.
The toponym "Théo River" was formalized on December 5, 1968, at the Commission de toponymie du Québec, at the creation of this commission.