Cross Lake (Temagami) facts for kids
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 Cross Lake
Location in Ontario
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| Location | Temagami, Nipissing District, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 46°52′17″N 79°57′58″W / 46.87139°N 79.96611°W |
| Primary inflows | Channel from Lake Temagami, Temagami River |
| Primary outflows | Temagami River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 15 km (9.3 mi) |
| Max. width | 4.5 km (2.8 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 292 m (958 ft) |
Cross Lake is a beautiful lake located in Temagami, Ontario, Canada. It's about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southwest of the main community of Temagami. This lake is a great spot for fishing! You can find fish like walleye, smallmouth bass, and northern pike swimming in its waters.
About Cross Lake
Cross Lake is quite large. It stretches about 15 km (9.3 mi) long and 4.5 kilometres (2.8 mi) wide. The lake sits at an elevation of 292 metres (958 ft) above sea level.
How Water Flows In and Out
Water flows into Cross Lake from several places. The main source is a channel from Lake Temagami. This channel is like a natural river that connects the two lakes. Cross Lake is at the same height as Lake Temagami.
Other smaller streams also bring water into Cross Lake. These include streams from Willis Lake to the north and McAdam Lake to the east. The Temagami River also flows into the lake from the southwest.
The main way water leaves Cross Lake is through the Temagami River. It flows south into another lake called Surveyor Lake. Both Cross Lake and Surveyor Lake are at the same elevation. Further downstream, a structure called the Cross Lake Dam helps control the water flow from Surveyor Lake into the rest of the Temagami River.
Images for kids
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Sunset at the northern arm of Cross Lake, Temagami, Ontario, in summer 2017.
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Foggy morning on a campsite on Cross Lake, Temagami, Ontario, summer 2017.
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A snapping turtle visits a campsite on Cross Lake, Temagami, Ontario in summer 2017.
