Decker Lake (British Columbia)
Decker Lake is a lake in the Bulkley River drainage of northwestern British Columbia, Canada. It lies immediately northwest of the community of Burns Lake.[1] Its eastern shore is traversed by British Columbia provincial highway 16, where the community of Decker Lake is located.[2] It is fed by Decker Creek, which enters the lake to the southeast of that community.[3]
| Decker Lake | |
|---|---|
  Decker Lake | |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Coordinates | 54°17′35″N 125°50′43″W |
| Type | lake |
| Primary inflows | Decker Creek |
Name origin
The lake was officially given its name in honour of Stephen Decker, who was a foreman with the Collins Overland Telegraph.[4]
See also
- Decker (disambiguation)
- List of lakes of British Columbia
References
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