La Dauversière Lake facts for kids
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 La Dauversière Lake
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Eeyou Istchee Baie-James |
| Coordinates | 49°34′00″N 74°22′10″W / 49.56667°N 74.36944°W |
| Type | Natural |
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| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 10.6 kilometres (6.6 mi) |
| Max. width | 9.9 kilometres (6.2 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 365 kilometres (227 mi) |
La Dauversière Lake is a freshwater lake in Quebec, Canada. It is part of a group of lakes called the "Obatogamau Lakes". This lake is located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay area. It is also in the Nord-du-Québec region. The lake is entirely within the La Dauversière township.
People in this area mostly work in forestry, which means cutting down trees. Tourism, like visiting for fun, is also important.
You can reach the lake area by a road that connects to Highway 113. This highway links the towns of Lebel-sur-Quevillon and Chibougamau. The Canadian National Railway also goes near the lake.
The surface of La Dauversière Lake is usually frozen from early November to mid-May. It is safe to walk on the ice from mid-November to mid-April.
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About La Dauversière Lake
La Dauversière Lake is part of the larger Obatogamau Lake system. It is about 10.6 kilometres (6.6 mi) long. The lake's widest point is about 9.9 kilometres (6.2 mi). It sits at an altitude of 365 metres (1,198 ft) above sea level.
Shape and Features of the Lake
La Dauversière Lake has a very interesting and complex shape. It has many bays, which are parts of the lake that curve inward. It also has peninsulas, which are pieces of land that stick out into the water. There are also several islands in the lake.
The main islands you can find here are:
- Weaver Island
- Birch Island
- Americans Island
- Ducks Island
Some of the main points of land are:
- Nipples Point
- Cemetery Point
The main bays include:
- Three Lakes Bay
- Nemenjiche Bay
- First Bay of Obatogamau Lakes
- Second Bay of Obatogamau Lakes
- Third Bay of Obatogamau Lakes
How the Lake Gets and Gives Water
La Dauversière Lake gets its water from several places.
- From the northeast, it gets water from Mill and Calmor lakes.
- From the east, it gets water from Audet Creek.
- From the southeast, water flows in from the outlet of Royer Lake.
The Obatogamau River flows out of this large lake. The Obatogamau River is a tributary of the Chibougamau River. The water from La Dauversière Lake eventually flows into the Obatogamau River.
The mouth, or exit point, of La Dauversière Lake is located in a bay in the southwest. Here are some distances from the lake's mouth:
- 24.9 kilometres (15.5 mi) east of the mouth of Eau Jaune Lake
- 35.2 kilometres (21.9 mi) east of the mouth of Presqu'île Lake (Nord-du-Québec)
- 83.2 kilometres (51.7 mi) east of the mouth of the Obatogamau River (where it joins the Chibougamau River)
- 113.2 kilometres (70.3 mi) northeast of the mouth of the Chibougamau River (where it joins the Opawica River)
- 35.1 kilometres (21.8 mi) south of downtown Chibougamau
- 37.4 kilometres (23.2 mi) southeast of the village center of Chapais
Rivers and Lakes Nearby
Here are the main rivers and lakes near La Dauversière Lake:
- North side: Merrill Lake, Dorés Lake (Chibougamau River), Chibougamau Lake, Chibougamau River
- East side: Boisvert River, Boisvert Lake
- South side: Le Royer Lake, Opawica River, Nemenjiche River
- West side: Eau Jaune Lake, Muscocho Lake, Irene River, Obatogamau River
La Dauversière Lake drains its water on the west side. It flows through a short narrow channel into Le Royer Lake.
The Name of the Lake
In 1910, the Hudson's Bay Company built a small cabin on the eastern shore of "Lac La Dauversière". Over the years, this cabin became a storage place. Eventually, the cabin was left empty.
This place was first known as "Dépôt-du-Lac-La Dauversière". In 1988, its name was officially changed to "Dépôt-des-Lacs-La Dauversière" as a specific location.
The name "Lac La Dauversière" was made official on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the organization in charge of place names in Quebec.
