Pokemouche, New Brunswick
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Area code | +1-506 |
georeference | 130110 |
places of interest | Pokemouche River |
Pokemouche (IPA:
Despite its population of only 518 inhabitants, the LSD plays an important role in transportation, the economy and culture of the region, and it is the site of several major projects.
The area around Pokemouche has been occupied for at least four thousand years by the
The current village was founded in 1812. Its main industry was originally forestry, but agriculture, as well as tourism centred on the Pokemouche River, now make up most of the local economy. A revival of the textile industry is also being considered.
Etymology
The name “Pokemouche” comes from the
The name Pokemouche can apply to all of the lower valley of the river. For instance, there is the Pokemouche Airport at Village-Blanchard and the Pokemouche golf club in Landry.
Geography
Physical Geography
Location
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Pokemouche is 55 kilometres (34 mi) due east of Bathurst, on the Acadian Peninsula. The local service district covers an area of 22.79 square kilometres (8.80 sq mi).
By road, Pokemouche is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south of Caraquet, 35 kilometres (22 mi) southwest of Shippagan and 18 kilometres (11 mi) in the north of Tracadie-Sheila. Given its position relative to the three main cities of the peninsula, Pokemouche could be considered to be the geographical centre of the region.
The village is located on the edge of the
Pokemouche has a territory lying roughly in the shape of a north-south oriented rectangle, bordered by
The village is generally regarded as being part of Acadia.
Hydrography
The Pokemouche River passes through the village in an “S” shape, flowing in from the west and out into the north-east. The banks of the river are steep in
In the centre of town, the South Branch Pokemouche River joins up with the right bank of the main branch. In the northeast, the Waugh River joins the Pokemouche River to form Lake Inkerman. The other waterways are, from upstream to downstream, Cowans Creek, Dukes Creek, McConnell Creek, Walshs Creek, Whalens Creek, Brook Creek, and Whittys Creek.
Geology
The subsurface of Pokemouche is made up mainly of sedimentary rocks, especially grey sandstone, dating from the Pennsylvanian era (between 300 and 311 million years).[4] The soil around Pokemouche is better than many other places along the East coast of the province allowing for better agriculture.[5]
Flora and fauna
Pokemouche is located in the east lowlands ecoregion, more precisely in the Caraquet ecodistrict. The long history of colonisation and disruption of the forest led to the prevalence of red maple, white poplar and gray birch. The hollows of the valleys and areas of coarse soil are covered with black spruces and jack pines, which is evidence of a high frequency of fires. There is also hemlock, cedar and tamarack larch growing in some places.[6]
Fifteen quarries have been mined, mainly in Upper Pokemouche. Recreational fishing is done on the river but has never led to any commercial activity.[7] The Pokemouche River Environmental Management Board has undertaken years of work for the protection of the banks as well as public awareness. In addition, the organisation plans to introduce trout and other species of fish into the river.[8]
Transport
Halfway between the main municipalities of the peninsula, the village is located at the crossroads of
The Pokemouche river is navigable by small boats up to Maltempèque but there are no public docks.
Places of interest
- Nevins Cove
- Monroe Cove
- Polly Island
- Walshs Island
- Pokemouche Airport
History
Notable people
See also
References
- ^ a b Alan Rayburn, Geographical Names of New Brunswick, Énergie, Mines et Ressources Canada, Ottawa, 1975, p.220.
- ^ a b c (in French) École La rivière - Historique
- ^ William F. Ganong, The history of Caraquet and Pokemouche, Saint-Jean (Nouveau-Brunswick):: New Brunswick Museum, 1948, p. 50.
- ^ Carte géologique du Nouveau-Brunswick
- ^ William F. Ganong, op. cit., p. 46.
- ^ (in French) Ministère des Ressources naturelles du Nouveau-Brunswick - Écorégion des basse terres de l'est[permanent dead link]
- ^ William F. Ganong, op. cit., p.46.
- ^ (in French) Mélanie Sivret, « Projet d’ensemencement pour la rivière Pokemouche », dans L'Acadie Nouvelle, 19 May 2008 "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-05-20. Retrieved 2014-01-07.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ (in French) Réal Fradette, « Péninsule: début des travaux préparatoires de la nouvelle route 11 », dans L'Acadie Nouvelle, 30 August 2008 http://www.capacadie.com/AcadieNouvelle/2008/8/30/Peninsule_830.cfm[permanent dead link]