Caupichigau Lake facts for kids
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 Caupichigau Lake
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Baie-James |
| Coordinates | 50°05′35″N 75°34′23″W / 50.09306°N 75.57306°W |
| Type | Natural |
| Primary inflows | Naomi creek |
| Primary outflows | Caupichigau River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 13.4 kilometres (8.3 mi) |
| Max. width | 2.6 kilometres (1.6 mi) |
| Surface area | 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 335 metres (1,099 ft) |
Caupichigau Lake is a cool freshwater lake located in the southern part of the Eeyou Istchee James Bay area in Quebec, Canada. It's part of the Nord-du-Québec region.
The lake stretches across areas known as Berey and Daine. People mainly work in forestry (cutting down trees) here. Tourism, like fishing or boating, is also important.
You can reach the lake's area by using Road 113. This road connects the towns of Lebel-sur-Quevillon and Chibougamau. The lake usually freezes from early November to mid-May. It's safe to walk or play on the ice from mid-November to mid-April.
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Exploring Caupichigau Lake's Geography
Caupichigau Lake is long and narrow. It's about 14.3 kilometers (8.9 miles) long. The widest part of the lake is 2.6 kilometers (1.6 miles) across. The lake sits at an elevation of 335 meters (1,099 feet) above sea level. Water flows into the lake from the outlet of Lake Ruth, located to the northeast.
Where the Lake's Water Flows
The water from Caupichigau Lake flows out from a bay on its northwest side. This outflow eventually leads to other rivers and lakes.
Here are some distances from the lake's mouth to other important water bodies:
- 10.7 km (6.6 miles) northeast of the Caupichigau River's mouth.
- 19.1 km (11.9 miles) northeast of the La Trêve River's mouth.
- 68.3 km (42.4 miles) northeast of the Maicasagi River's mouth.
- 98.0 km (60.9 miles) northeast of Goéland Lake (Waswanipi River).
- 116.7 km (72.5 miles) northeast of Olga Lake (Waswanipi River).
Nearby Towns and Cities
The lake is also near several communities:
- 42.9 km (26.7 miles) northeast of the village of Waswanipi.
- 150 km (93 miles) northeast of downtown Matagami.
- 138 km (86 miles) northeast of Lake Matagami.
Rivers and Lakes Around Caupichigau Lake
The area around Caupichigau Lake is part of a larger water system. A "hydrographic slope" means the land area where all the water drains into a particular river or lake.
Here are the main water systems near Caupichigau Lake:
- To the North: The Omo River (Quebec), Omo Lake, and Caupichigam Lake.
- To the East: The Mildred River, Brock River (Chibougamau River), and Chibougamau River.
- To the South: The Chibougamau River, La Trêve River, and La Trêve Lake.
- To the West: The La Trêve River and Maicasagi River.
The Name "Caupichigau"
The name "Lac Caupichigau" was first shown on a map called the Mistassini topographic series in 1945.
The official name "Lac Caupichigau" was formally recognized on December 5, 1968. This happened when the Commission de toponymie du Québec was created. This commission is responsible for naming places in Quebec.
