Lake Evans (Quebec) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lake Evans |
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 Lake Evans
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Baie-James, Quebec, Canada |
| Coordinates | 50°54′13″N 76°57′53″W / 50.90361°N 76.96472°W |
| Type | natural |
| Primary inflows | Chabinoche River, Enistustikweyach River (through Dana Lake (Eeyou Istchee Baie-James)), Pauschikushish Ewiwach River (through Dana Lake (Eeyou Istchee Baie-James)), Kauskatitineu River (through Du Tast Lake and Dana Lake (Eeyou Istchee Baie-James)). |
| Primary outflows | Broadback River |
| Catchment area | Broadback River |
| Basin countries | Quebec, Canada |
| Max. length | 56.1 km (34.9 mi) |
| Max. width | 25.6 km (15.9 mi) |
| Max. depth | 61 m (200 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 234 km (145 mi) |
Lake Evans is a large freshwater lake located in western Quebec, Canada. It's part of the Eeyou Istchee James Bay area. The important Broadback River flows right through this lake.
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Exploring Lake Evans
Lake Evans is found in the administrative region of Nord-du-Québec. It is about 130 km (about 80 miles) south-east of James Bay. The land around the lake is mostly flat. You'll find many marshes there.
Size and Shape of the Lake
Lake Evans covers a huge area of about 479 km2 (185 sq mi). This makes it a very big lake! It's the largest wide part of the Broadback River. The lake has many deep bays, which give it a very uneven shape.
Water Flow and Nearby Lakes
Water flows into Lake Evans from other lakes. Lake Le Gardeur, to the east, sends its water through the Théodat River. Lake Dana, to the west, also adds water through a place called Pastukamau pass. The Broadback River then carries water out of Lake Evans.
Mountains and Challenges
While most of the land around the lake is flat, there are some mountains to the south. These are called the Reid and Middleton Mountains. If you like canoeing, you should know that a part of the lake called Longue Pointe peninsula is known for being a difficult spot to carry your canoe (a portage).
Why is it Called Lake Evans?
The name "Lake Evans" has been used since the late 1800s. Geologists and surveyors like Robert Bell explored and described this lake in 1900 and 1901.
Honoring a Famous Person
The lake was named after Sir John Evans (1823-1908). He was a very important person who studied old things (an archaeologist), rocks (a geologist), and even made paper! Sir John Evans was a member of many important groups. He was the Treasurer of the "Royal Society" for 20 years. He also led the "Numismatic Society" (which studies coins) and the "Society of Antiquaries" in London.
Sir John Evans wrote classic books about coins and about the tools and weapons used by people in Britain a very long time ago.
Old Names and Official Naming
Before it was officially named Lake Evans, this lake was sometimes called "Long Lake" or "Lac Turgeon." The name "Lake Evans" was officially made formal on December 5, 1968, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec.
