Kapuskasing Lake facts for kids
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 Kapuskasing Lake
Location in Ontario
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| Location | Algoma District and Sudbury District, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 48°29′01″N 82°56′40″W / 48.48361°N 82.94444°W |
| Part of | James Bay drainage basin |
| Primary inflows | Chapleau River |
| Primary outflows | Kapuskasing River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) |
| Max. width | 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 312 metres (1,024 ft) |
Kapuskasing Lake is a lake located in northeastern Ontario, Canada. It stretches across two areas: the Algoma District and the Sudbury District. This lake is an important part of the James Bay drainage basin, which means all the water from this area eventually flows towards James Bay. It is also the starting point, or "source," of the Kapuskasing River.
About Kapuskasing Lake
Kapuskasing Lake is a freshwater lake in Canada. It measures about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) long and 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) wide. The lake sits at an elevation of about 312 metres (1,024 ft) above sea level. Most of the lake is in a place called Kapuskasing Township in the Algoma District. Only a small part of its southern tip reaches into Sherlock Township in the Sudbury District.
Where the Water Goes
The main river that flows into Kapuskasing Lake is the Chapleau River. This river enters the lake from the southwest side. The main river that flows out of Kapuskasing Lake is the Kapuskasing River. This river starts at the northeast end of the lake.
The Kapuskasing River then continues its journey. It flows into the Mattagami River, which then joins the Moose River. Finally, the Moose River carries all this water all the way to James Bay. This whole system of rivers and lakes is called a drainage basin.
Nearby Towns and the Railway
There are a couple of small settlements near Kapuskasing Lake. The community of Elsas is located right at the northern end of the lake. Another railway spot called Agate is just northwest of the lake.
Both Elsas and Agate are important because they are on a major railway line. This is the Canadian National Railway's main transcontinental line, which means it crosses the entire country. This railway was finished in 1915 and was originally known as the Canadian Northern Railway. It runs along the northern shore of Kapuskasing Lake. Today, passenger trains called the Canadian, operated by Via Rail, travel on this line and stop at the Elsas railway station.
