Molson Lake (Manitoba)

Molson Lake
Molson Lake
Location in Manitoba
Location Division No. 22, Northern Region, Manitoba
Coordinates 54°13′N 96°45′W / 54.217°N 96.750°W / 54.217; -96.750Coordinates: 54°13′N 96°45′W / 54.217°N 96.750°W / 54.217; -96.750
Primary inflows Molson River, Keepeewiskawakun River
Primary outflows Hayes River
Basin countries Canada
Max. length 45 km (28 mi)
Max. width 22 km (14 mi)
Surface area 400 km2 (150 sq mi)
Surface elevation 221 m (725 ft)
References [1]

Molson Lake is a lake in Northern Region, Manitoba, Canada and the source of the Hayes River. It is located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) northeast of the community of Norway House.

The lake is 45 kilometres (28 mi) long and 22 kilometres (14 mi) wide, has an area of 400 square kilometres (154 sq mi), and lies at an elevation of 221 metres (725 ft).[2] The primary inflows are the Molson River and Keepeewiskawakun River at the south, and the primary outflow is the Hayes River at the north of the lake, which heads towards Robinson Lake.[3][4]

Molson Lake Airport is on the north shore of the lake at the west end.

Tributaries

Counterclockwise from the Hayes River outlet

  • Panepuyew Creek
  • Paimusk Creek
  • Keepeewiskawakun River
  • Molson River

See also

References

  1. ↑ Atlas of Canada. "Rivers in Canada". Archived from the original on 4 April 2007. Retrieved 2015-03-17.
  2. ↑ "Lakes - Manitoba - Lake Areas and Elevation (lakes larger than 400 square kilometres)". Facts about Canada. Atlas of Canada. 2009-08-17. Retrieved 2010-07-27.
  3. ↑ "Natural Resources Canada-Canadian Geographical Names (Molson Lake)". Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  4. ↑ "Atlas of Canada Toporama". Retrieved 2015-03-30.

Notes

  • "Molson Lake". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2010-07-27.
  • "Topographic Map sheets 63I1, 63I2, 63I3, 63I6, 63I7". Atlas of Canada. Natural Resources Canada. 2010-02-04. Retrieved 2010-07-27.
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