Maricourt Lake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Maricourt Lake |
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Watershed of Nottaway River
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 Maricourt Lake
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Senneterre |
| Coordinates | 48°37′31″N 76°04′01″W / 48.62528°N 76.06694°W |
| Primary inflows | Macho River, Closse River |
| Primary outflows | Macho River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 11.8 kilometres (7.3 mi) |
| Max. width | 2.0 kilometres (1.2 mi) |
| Surface area | 6.5 kilometres (4.0 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 393 metres (1,289 ft) |
Maricourt Lake is a freshwater lake in Quebec, Canada. It is located in the north-eastern part of Senneterre, within the La Vallée-de-l'Or Regional County Municipality. The Macho River flows right through it.
The lake is entirely within the Maricourt township. The main work in this area is forestry, which means cutting down trees for wood. After forestry, fun activities like fishing and boating (recreational tourism) are also very important.
You can reach Maricourt Lake by forest roads. One road goes along the north side of the lake and through the Lake Wetetnagami Biodiversity Reserve. Another road serves the southern part of this reserve and the west side of the lake.
The surface of Maricourt Lake is usually frozen from early November until mid-May. However, it's generally safe to walk or play on the ice from mid-November to mid-April.
About Maricourt Lake
Maricourt Lake is about 11.8 kilometres (7.3 mi) long and 2.0 kilometres (1.2 mi) wide at its widest point. The lake sits at an elevation of 393 metres (1,289 ft) above sea level. Its long shape is an extension of the Macho River, which flows southwest towards Berthelot Lake. The Mégiscane River also flows through Berthelot Lake.
The water from Maricourt Lake flows out from its southwest side. From there, the Macho River continues for about 0.5 kilometres (0.31 mi) to connect with the north shore of Berthelot Lake.
Where is the Lake's Outlet?
The outlet of Maricourt Lake is located:
- 2.7 kilometres (1.7 mi) north of where the Macho River ends.
- 5.7 kilometres (3.5 mi) north-east of the outlet of Berthelot Lake, which the Mégiscane River flows through.
- 77.3 kilometres (48.0 mi) north-east of where the Mégiscane River meets Parent Lake.
- 361.8 kilometres (224.8 mi) south-east of the mouth of the Nottaway River, which flows into Rupert Bay.
- 86.6 kilometres (53.8 mi) north-east of downtown Senneterre.
- 83.8 kilometres (52.1 mi) south-east of the village of Lebel-sur-Quévillon.
Rivers and Lakes Nearby
Many rivers and lakes are close to Maricourt Lake. These are the main water areas around it:
- North side: Macho River, Closse River.
- East side: Closse River, Mégiscane River, Lake Misères, Mégiscane Lake, Canusio Lake.
- South side: Berthelot Lake, Mégiscane River, Whitegoose River, Mégiscane Lake.
- West side: Achepabanca River North-East, Achepabanca Lake, Delestres River.
What's in a Name?
The name "Lac Maricourt" (Maricourt Lake) and "Canton Maricourt" (Maricourt Township) are connected. "Maricourt" is a family name that comes from France. It is also the name of a town in France.
The official name "lac Maricourt" was given on December 5, 1968, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This commission is in charge of naming places in Quebec.
