Turnabout Lake
Turnabout Lake is a lake in Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada. It is located northeast of Lake Hazen on Ellesmere Island, It is drained by the Turnabout River which flows into Lake Hazen.
| Turnabout Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | Ellesmere Island, Nunavut |
| Coordinates | 81°58′N 068°34′W |
| Primary outflows | Turnabout River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Settlements | uninhabited |
The lake, the river and Turnabout Glacier were named in 1957-58 during the International Geophysical Year by the Hazen Camp party directed by Geoffrey Hattersley-Smith.
References
- Hattersley-Smith, Geoffrey (1998). Geographical Names of the Ellesmere Island National Park Reserve and Vicinity. Parks Canada. ISBN 0-919034-96-9.
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