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Gibson Lake
Gibson Lake is located in Ontario
Gibson Lake
Gibson Lake
Location in Ontario
Location Greater Sudbury, Ontario
Coordinates 46°52′55″N 80°59′34″W / 46.88194°N 80.99278°W / 46.88194; -80.99278
Type Lake
Part of Great Lakes Basin
Primary inflows Vermilion River
River sources Vermilion River
Basin countries Canada
Max. length 1.0 kilometre (0.6 mi)
Max. width 0.5 kilometres (0.3 mi)
Surface elevation 339 metres (1,112 ft)

Gibson Lake is a lake located in Hutton Township, which is part of Greater Sudbury in Ontario, Canada. It's a small but important lake in the region.

About Gibson Lake

Gibson Lake is part of a huge area called the Great Lakes Basin. This means that all the water from Gibson Lake eventually flows into the Great Lakes. It's like a giant funnel for water!

Water Flow

The lake is connected to the Vermilion River. Water from Gibson Lake flows into the Vermilion River. The Vermilion River then joins the Spanish River. Finally, the Spanish River carries all this water into Lake Huron, one of the five Great Lakes.

Location and Surroundings

Gibson Lake is found in Northeastern Ontario. This area is known for its many lakes and forests. The city of Greater Sudbury is a large city in this part of Canada.

The Railway Line

An important railway line runs along the eastern side of Gibson Lake. This is the main line for the Canadian National Railway. It's used by trains that carry goods across the country. It's also used by the famous Canadian passenger train. This train takes people on long journeys across Canada.

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