Lac des Soixante Arpents facts for kids
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 Lac des Soixante Arpents
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Saint-Raymond, Portneuf Regional County Municipality, Capitale-Nationale |
| Coordinates | 46°59′56″N 71°53′39″W / 46.99889°N 71.89417°W |
| Lake type | Natural |
| Primary inflows | Mauvaise River |
| Primary outflows | Mauvaise River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 4.0 km (2.5 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.5 km (0.31 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 403 m (1,322 ft) |
Lac des Soixante Arpents is a freshwater body of water in Quebec, Canada. It is located in the Portneuf Regional County Municipality, near the town of Saint-Raymond. The Mauvaise River flows right through this lake.
The area around the lake has many forest roads. The main activity here is forestry, which means cutting down trees. People also visit for fun activities like fishing or hiking.
The lake usually freezes over from early December to late March. It is generally safe to walk or play on the ice from mid-December to mid-March.
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Exploring the Lake's Geography
This section helps us understand where Lac des Soixante Arpents is located. It also describes the rivers and smaller lakes that are connected to it.
Water Flow and Nearby Lakes
A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a single lake or river. Here are the main watersheds and water bodies near Lac des Soixante Arpents:
- north side: Petit lac Alexandre, Lac des Îles, Petit lac Batiscan, Ruisseau Delaney
- east side: Mauvaise River, Bras du Nord
- south side: Cachée River
- west side: Portage Lake, Height Lake
Shape and Features of the Lake
Lac des Soixante Arpents is long and narrow. It was formed because the Mauvaise River widened due to a dam at the lake's outlet.
The lake has a narrow bay that stretches about 0.7 kilometres (0.43 mi) to the north. This bay collects water from Petit lac Alexandre. There is also another bay that stretches to the south. The eastern part of the lake is quite deep, especially between the mountains.
Where the Water Goes
The water from Lac des Soixante Arpents flows out from the northeast side of the lake. From there, the water travels a long way:
- It flows about 14.9 kilometres (9.3 mi) southeast along the Mauvaise River.
- Then, it travels about 11.7 kilometres (7.3 mi) south along the Bras du Nord.
- Finally, the water flows about 76.0 kilometres (47.2 mi) south along the Sainte-Anne River.
The lake's outlet is:
- 8.7 kilometres (5.4 mi) northwest of where the Mauvaise River meets the Bras du Nord.
- 14.9 kilometres (9.3 mi) northwest of where the Bras du Nord meets the Sainte-Anne River.
- 11.9 kilometres (7.4 mi) north of the village center of Saint-Léonard-de-Portneuf.
What's in a Name?
The name "lac des Soixante Arpents" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is a group in Quebec that names places.
