Lake Hackett (Mékinac) facts for kids
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 Lake Hackett
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Quebec |
| Coordinates | 47°05′08″N 72°27′15″W / 47.08556°N 72.45417°W |
| Type | Natural |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 4.8 km (3.0 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.7 km (1 mi) |
| Settlements | Mékinac Regional County Municipality |
Lake Hackett is a beautiful natural lake in Quebec, Canada. It is located in the Hackett (township), which is part of the Lac-Masketsi unorganized territory. This area is found within the Mekinac Regional County Municipality in the Mauricie region.
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Why is it Called Lake Hackett?
Lake Hackett, and the nearby Hackett (township), are named after a notable person: Michael Felix Hackett. He lived from 1851 to 1926.
Michael Felix Hackett was a very busy and important person. He was a lawyer who studied at McGill University. He became a member of the Bar of Quebec in 1874. This meant he could practice law.
He also served as the mayor of Stanstead Plain for many years, from 1890 to 1904. He was even a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Legislative Assembly from 1892 to 1900. Later in his life, he became a judge.
Naming places after important people like Michael Felix Hackett is a common way to remember them. The name "Lake Hackett" was officially recognized on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is like a special board that names places in Quebec.
Exploring Lake Hackett's Geography
Lake Hackett is quite long, stretching about 4.8 kilometers (3 miles) from north to south. At its widest point, it measures about 1.7 kilometers (1 mile) across. The southern part of the lake narrows into a long channel. This channel leads to "Lac du Canard," which means "Duck Lake." Duck Lake has many marshy areas.
How Water Flows Through the Lakes
The water that feeds Lake Hackett starts in Calau Lake, which is about 1 kilometer long. Water from Calau Lake flows northeast into Suève Lake. Suève Lake is 710 meters long. From Suève Lake, the water travels about 1.25 kilometers northeast. It then empties into "Lac du Canard."
A narrow passage, about 2.8 kilometers long, connects Lake Hackett to Garneau Lake. Garneau Lake is 2.6 kilometers long and shaped like the letter "U." South of Garneau Lake, you'll find Heloise Lake, which is 1.8 kilometers long. Heloise Lake connects to Garneau Lake with a short channel. Heloise Lake is special because it sits across two townships: Hackett and Marmier.
The Hackett Dam
A dam was built on Lake Hackett in 1995 by Hydro-Québec. This dam helps to control the water level. It created a large water storage area called the "Hackett reservoir." This reservoir covers an area of 438.8 hectares and can hold a lot of water. The dam itself is 20 meters long and 5.5 meters high.
Where the Water Goes Next
Lake Hackett is located within the Zec Tawachiche. The water from Lake Hackett flows into a stream called "Ruisseau des îles," which means "Stream of Islands." This stream flows northwest for about 3.25 kilometers. It then joins the Rivière aux eaux mortes (Mékinac).
The Rivière aux eaux mortes (Mékinac) then flows into the Rivière du Milieu (Mékinac). Finally, the Rivière du Milieu flows south and empties into the northern part of Mékinac Lake.
Visiting Lake Hackett
If you want to visit Lake Hackett, you can start your journey from Hervey-Jonction. From there, it's about a 30-kilometer drive to the southern part of the lake. You would take the Tawachiche road, which leads into the Zec Tawachiche area. You'll pass through the Audy sector and then take the Tawachiche East road, which goes near Lake Terrien (Mékinac).
Related Items
- Michael Felix Hackett
- Hackett (township)
- Mekinac Regional County Municipality
- Lac-Masketsi, unorganized territory
- Mékinac Lake
- Trois-Rives municipality
- Lac-aux-Sables municipality
- Zec Tawachiche
- Mauricie
- Tawachiche River
- Rivière aux eaux mortes (Mékinac)
- Tawachiche West River
