Chevrier Lake (Obatogamau River) facts for kids
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| Location | Eeyou Istchee Baie-James |
| Coordinates | 49°38′08″N 74°27′50″W / 49.63556°N 74.46389°W |
| Type | Natural |
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| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 5.8 kilometres (3.6 mi) |
| Max. width | 3.6 kilometres (2.2 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 365 metres (1,198 ft) |
Chevrier Lake is a freshwater lake in Quebec, Canada. It is part of a group of lakes called "Obatogamau Lakes". This lake is located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay area of Nord-du-Québec. The lake stretches across several areas known as townships.
The main job in this area is forestry, which means cutting down trees. Tourism, like visiting for fun, is also important.
You can reach Chevrier Lake by a forest road. This road connects to a main highway, Route 113, and a railway line.
The lake usually freezes from early November to mid-May. It is generally safe to walk or play on the ice from mid-November to mid-April.
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About Chevrier Lake
Chevrier Lake is part of the larger Obatogamau Lake system. It is about 5.8 kilometres (3.6 mi) long and 3.6 kilometres (2.2 mi) wide. The lake is about 365 metres (1,198 ft) above sea level.
The lake has a unique shape with many bays, peninsulas (land sticking out into the water), and islands.
How the Lake Gets Water
Chevrier Lake gets its water from several places:
- From the northeast, water flows in from Moulin and Calmor lakes.
- From the east, Audet Creek brings water.
- From the southeast, water comes from Le Royer Lake.
- From the south, other lakes in the Obatogamau system flow into it.
The Obatogamau River flows out of Chevrier Lake. This river then joins the Chibougamau River.
Nearby Places
The mouth of Chevrier Lake is in a bay to the southwest. From here, it is:
- 15.8 kilometres (9.8 mi) east of Eau Jaune Lake.
- 26.1 kilometres (16.2 mi) east of Presqu'île Lake (Nord-du-Québec).
- 73.2 kilometres (45.5 mi) east of where the Obatogamau River meets the Chibougamau River.
- 31.5 kilometres (19.6 mi) south of Chibougamau town.
- 27.2 kilometres (16.9 mi) southeast of Chapais, Quebec village.
- 104.9 kilometres (65.2 mi) east of where the Chibougamau River meets the Opawica River.
Rivers and Lakes Nearby
Here are some of the main rivers and lakes close to Chevrier Lake:
- North side: Merrill Lake, Dorés Lake (Chibougamau River), Chibougamau Lake, Chibougamau River.
- East side: Boisvert River, La Dauversière Lake.
- South side: Lac Le Royer, Opawica River, Nemenjiche River.
- West side: Eau Jaune Lake, Muscocho Lake, Irene River, Obatogamau River.
Name of the Lake
In 1910, the Hudson's Bay Company built a small building on the east shore of La Dauversière Lake. This building was used for storage and was later abandoned. It was first known as "Dépôt-du-Lac-Chevrier". In 1988, its name was officially changed to "Dépôt-des-Lacs-Chevrier" as a local place.
The name "Lac Chevrier" was officially given to the lake on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is a group that names places in Quebec.
