Chip Lake (Alberta) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Chip Lake
A frozen Chip Lake seen from the north shore
Chip Lake Location in Alberta
Location	Yellowhead County, Alberta
Coordinates	53°40′00″N 115°23′00″W / 53.6667°N 115.3833°W / 53.6667; -115.3833
Primary inflows	Lobstick River, Poison Creek
Primary outflows	Lobstick River
Basin countries	Canada
Surface area	73 km2 (28 sq mi)
Surface elevation	792 m (2,598 ft)
Settlements	Chip Lake

Chip Lake is a large lake found in west-central Alberta, Canada. It covers an area of about 73 square kilometers (28 square miles). This makes it a significant body of water in the region.

The lake is an important part of a larger river system. The Lobstick River flows directly through Chip Lake. This river then becomes a tributary of the Pembina River. The Pembina River eventually flows into the mighty Athabasca River. This means water from Chip Lake travels a long way!

What Rivers Flow Into Chip Lake?

Several smaller waterways feed into Chip Lake. This helps keep the lake full of fresh water.

Inflows and Outflows

• Lobstick River: This river flows into Chip Lake and also flows out of it. Before reaching Chip Lake, the Lobstick River collects water from Brule Creek and Little Brule Creek.
• Poison Creek: This creek flows into the north-west part of Chip Lake. Poison Creek itself drains water from two other lakes: Beta Lake and Sunset Lake.

Where is Chip Lake Located?

Chip Lake is located in Yellowhead County, Alberta. It sits at an elevation of about 792 meters (2,598 feet) above sea level.

Nearby Landmarks

• Highways: The Yellowhead Highway (also known as Highway 16) runs along the southern edge of Chip Lake. This major highway helps people access the area.
• Towns: The small town of Wildwood is also located on the south shore of the lake.