Night Hawk Lake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Night Hawk Lake |
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 Night Hawk Lake
Location in Ontario
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| Location | Cochrane, Ontario, Canada |
| Coordinates | 48°28′22″N 80°58′32″W / 48.47278°N 80.97556°W |
| Type | Lake |
| Part of | James Bay drainage basin |
| Primary inflows | Forks River, Night Hawk River, Porcupine River, Redstone River, Whitefish River |
| Max. length | 33 km (21 mi) |
| Max. width | 11 km (6.8 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 274 m (899 ft) |
Night Hawk Lake is a large lake located in the city of Timmins, Cochrane District in northeastern Ontario, Canada. It is the biggest lake within the boundaries of the City of Timmins. The lake is part of the James Bay drainage basin. This means its waters eventually flow into James Bay. The Frederick House River starts from Night Hawk Lake. This river then flows into the Abitibi River, which joins the Moose River before reaching James Bay.
Rivers Flowing Into Night Hawk Lake
Many rivers and creeks flow into Night Hawk Lake. These are called tributaries. They bring water from the surrounding land into the lake. Here are some of the main rivers that feed Night Hawk Lake:
- Tincan Creek
- Whitefish River
- Night Hawk River
- Forks River
- Redstone River
- Goose Creek
- Porcupine River
- Moose Creek
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