Split Lake (Manitoba)

Split Lake is a lake on the Nelson River in Manitoba, Canada. The settlement of Split Lake is located on a peninsula on the northern shore. The lake is about 46 km (29 miles) long.

Split Lake
Split Lake in Manitoba
LocationDivision No. 22,
Northern Manitoba
Coordinates56°9′N 96°11′W
Primary inflowsNelson River, Burntwood River
Primary outflowsNelson River
Basin countriesCanada
Max. length46 km (29 mi)
Surface elevation167 m (548 ft)

The Burntwood River and the Nelson River flows into the west end of Split Lake. The Grass River joins the Nelson just before it enters the lake. The Nelson flows east out from the east end of the lake.[1][2][3]

The Hudson's Bay Company had a temporary post here in 1798–99.

Split Lake Roadsign

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