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Until the arrival of the railroad around 1888–89, the sector of
Miguick river was accessible only by boat on Batiscan River, when the ice was gone. From November to April, thanks to the ice, the area became accessible with cars pulled by horses. However, the snow conditions could limit traffic. Well
390:. The name has changed with the use by the forestry workers, loggers, workers of the railway, missionaries, explorers... The name "Miguick River" was officially registered on December 5, 1968, in the register of the "Commission de toponymie du Québec" (Geographical Names Board of Québec)
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The term
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known by indigenous people, the valley of the river attracted hunters, fishermen and trappers. In the second half of the 19th century, logging was granted on the outskirts of the
Batiscan River and its tributaries.
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230:72°15′21″E
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