Lac La Chesnaye (Baie-Comeau) facts for kids
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 Lac La Chesnaye
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Baie-Comeau, Manicouagan Regional County Municipality, Côte-Nord, Quebec, Canada |
| Coordinates | 49°19′30″N 68°11′19″W / 49.32500°N 68.18861°W |
| Primary inflows | (clockwise from the mouth) Discharge from a lake, discharge from a set of lakes in Lac Sans Baie (coming from the east), discharge from Lac Croche (coming from the southwest), rivière aux Anglais, discharge (coming from southwest), outlet (from the west) of three lakes, outlet (from the north) of the rivière des Trois Pointes. |
| Primary outflows | Rivière aux Anglais |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 5.8 kilometres (3.6 mi) |
| Max. width | 2.6 kilometres (1.6 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 63 metres (207 ft) |
| Settlements | Baie-Comeau |
Lac La Chesnaye is a freshwater lake in the province of Quebec, Canada. It is part of the rivière aux Anglais watershed. The lake is located within the town of Baie-Comeau, in the Manicouagan Regional County Municipality, which is in the Côte-Nord region.
The eastern side of Lac La Chesnaye has some forest roads. These roads connect from the south to Route 138. The western side of the lake does not have roads for vehicles because the land is very mountainous. The main economic activity around the lake is forestry.
About Lac La Chesnaye
Lac La Chesnaye is found in the eastern part of the town of Baie-Comeau. This lake is surrounded by mountains. The rivière aux Anglais flows through the lake, first on its eastern side, then to the north.
The lake is about 5.8 km (3.6 mi) long. Its widest point is 2.6 km (1.6 mi). The lake sits at an elevation of 63 m (207 ft) above sea level. There are six islands in the lake. A dam has been built at the lake's outlet.
Lac La Chesnaye is split into two main parts. A narrow strait, about 0.27 km (0.17 mi) wide, separates these parts. This is because a peninsula extends from the eastern shore about 1.0 km (0.62 mi) into the lake.
The northern part of the lake has five bays. Three of these bays stretch towards the north. One of these northern bays, about 0.9 km (0.56 mi) long, leads to the lake's outlet. The southern part of the lake has three large bays. These bays are located at the base of tall cliffs.
From the outlet of Lac La Chesnaye, the water flows for about 11.2 km (7.0 mi). It generally moves southeast along the Rivière aux Anglais. The river passes through other lakes, including Lac Unknown and the lac de la Rivière aux Anglais. Finally, the river empties into the western shore of Baie aux Anglais. This bay is on the northern shore of the estuary of Saint Lawrence.
What's in a Name?
The name "Lac La Chesnaye" honors Charles Aubert de La Chesnaye. He was a merchant and fur trader in the 1600s. He was also a key businessman and financier in New France. The word "Chesnaye" is an old French term. It means "Chênaie," which refers to a field planted with oak trees.
The name "Lac La Chesnaye" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which manages place names in Quebec.
