Lake Mistassini
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| Lake Mistassini, Canada | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | |
| Lake type | Oligotrophic |
| Primary sources | various rivers |
| Primary outflows | Rupert River |
| Catchment area | 1,813 km² (700 mile²) |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max length | 161 km (100 mile) |
| Max width | 19 km (12 mile) |
| Surface area | 2,335 km² (902 mile²) |
| Max depth | 183 m (600 ft) |
| Water volume | 150 km³ (36 mile³) |
| Surface elevation | 372 m (1220 ft) |
| Islands | Pahipanouk Tchapahipane |
Lake Mistassini (in French: Lac Mistassini) is the largest natural lake by surface area in the province of Quebec, Canada, with a total surface area of approximately 2,335 km² [1] and a net area (water surface area only) of 2164 km² [2]. It is located in the Jamésie region of the province, approximately 360 km east of James Bay [3]. The Cree town of Mistissini is located on Watson Peninsula in the south-east corner of the lake, which separates Baie du Poste from Abatagouche Bay.
Extensive forests of Spruce, Birch, Pine, and Fir trees, which support a booming forestry industry, surround the lake. The region is also noted to be one of Canada's largest agricultural producers of blueberries[4].
At the outflow into the Rupert River stands a large 3 m boulder which the native Cree used to name the lake, mista-assini which directly translated means large stone.
Significant rivers flowing into the lake include:
- Chalifour
- Takwa
- Témiscamie
- Wabissinane
[edit] References
- ^ http://www40.statcan.ca/l01/cst01/phys05.htm
- ^ Atlas of Canada
- ^ http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0005343
- ^ http://www.bonjourquebec.com/qc-en/fiches/en/evenements/1402912.html
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