Arrowhead Lake (Ontario) facts for kids
Arrowhead Lake is the name given to several different lakes in Ontario, Canada. It's interesting because it's not just one lake, but many lakes that share the same name!
Where are the Arrowhead Lakes?
These lakes are found in different parts of Ontario, spread out from west to east. Each one is located in a specific area called a "district," which is like a region or county.
Here are the districts where you can find lakes named Arrowhead Lake:
- Kenora District: This district is in the western part of Ontario. The lake here is located at about 50°43′52″N 92°55′29″W.
- Thunder Bay District: Further east, you'll find another Arrowhead Lake in the Thunder Bay District. Its location is around 49°19′33″N 88°40′28″W.
- Algoma District: This district is in central Ontario. An Arrowhead Lake here is found at approximately 46°30′30″N 82°25′40″W.
- Muskoka District: In the southern part of Ontario, the Muskoka District also has an Arrowhead Lake. You can find it near 45°23′48″N 79°12′03″W.
What are coordinates?
The numbers like "50°43′52″N 92°55′29″W" are called geographic coordinates. They are like a special address that tells you the exact spot of a place on Earth using lines of latitude (north-south) and longitude (east-west). You can use these numbers with a GPS device or online maps to find each specific Arrowhead Lake.
Why do multiple lakes have the same name?
It might seem confusing that several lakes share the name "Arrowhead Lake." This is actually quite common in Canada, which has millions of lakes! Often, lakes are named after things found nearby, like plants, animals, or shapes. "Arrowhead" might refer to the shape of the lake, or perhaps to arrowhead plants that grow in the area, or even to historical artifacts found by early explorers. When many places share similar features, they can end up with the same name.
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