Charron Lake (Normandin River) facts for kids
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 Charron Lake
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Le Domaine-du-Roy (RCM) |
| Coordinates | 49°31′26″N 74°09′25″W / 49.52389°N 74.15694°W |
| Type | Natural |
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| Primary outflows | La Blanche Lake |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 5.4 kilometres (3.4 mi) |
| Max. width | 2.8 kilometres (1.7 mi) |
| Surface area | 10.26 kilometres (6.38 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 399 metres (1,309 ft) |
Charron Lake is a freshwater lake located in the Lac-Ashuapmushuan, Quebec area of Quebec, Canada. It's found in the northwestern part of the Le Domaine-du-Roy region. The lake is entirely within the Charron township.
The main activity around Charron Lake is forestry, which means people work with trees and forests. Tourism, like camping and visiting, is also important.
A main forest road, Quebec route 167, runs along the west side of Charron Lake. This road connects the towns of Chibougamau and Saint-Félicien, Quebec. The Canadian National Railway also follows this road.
Charron Lake is usually frozen from early November until mid-May. It's generally safe to walk or play on the ice from mid-November to mid-April.
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Exploring Charron Lake's Geography
Charron Lake is about 5.4 kilometres (3.4 mi) long and 2.8 kilometres (1.7 mi) wide. It sits at an elevation of 399 metres (1,309 ft) above sea level. The lake's shape looks a bit like a squiggly letter "M".
A long piece of land, called a peninsula, sticks out from the north shore. It stretches south for about 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi). Charron Lake has 35 islands, and the biggest one is about 0.7 kilometres (0.43 mi) long.
Near the lake's outlet, there's a small area called "Rivière-Boisvert." You can find a campground there, right next to Quebec route 167.
Where Does Charron Lake's Water Go?
The water from Charron Lake flows out into La Blanche Lake. From there, it travels through several other lakes and rivers. Eventually, the water joins the Normandin River.
The Normandin River then flows into Ashuapmushuan Lake. Finally, the water continues through the Ashuapmushuan River until it reaches Lac Saint-Jean. From Lac Saint-Jean, the water flows into the Saguenay River.
Rivers and Lakes Near Charron Lake
Many rivers and lakes are connected to Charron Lake.
- To the north, you'll find the Boisvert River, Boisvert Lake, and Armitage River.
- To the east are the Coquille River and Chaudière River.
- To the south, there's Nicabau Lake and Rohault Lake.
- To the west, you can find Malo Lake and the Obatogamau Lakes.
The Name of Charron Lake
Long ago, Charron Lake was actually called "Lac la Blanche," which means "White Lake" in French. This was because it extended further north than the current "Lac la Blanche."
The name "Charron" comes from a French family name. The official name "Lac Charron" was decided on December 5, 1968, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This commission is in charge of naming places in Quebec.
