Nistosap Lake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Nistosap Lake |
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Nistosap Lake
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 Nistosap Lake
Location in Manitoba
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| Location | Manitoba |
| Coordinates | 54°49′29″N 101°24′59″W / 54.82472°N 101.41639°W |
| Lake type | Glacial Lake |
| Primary inflows | Mistik Creek |
| Primary outflows | Mistik Creek |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 1.5 km (0.93 mi) |
| Max. width | .7 km (0.43 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 326 m (1,070 ft) |
| Islands | 2 |
Nistosap Lake is a cool lake in Manitoba, Canada. It was formed by glaciers long ago. The lake is found about 22 kilometres (14 mi) northeast of a place called Bakers Narrows.
This lake is part of the Mistik Creek system. Water from Mistik Creek flows into and out of Nistosap Lake. All this water eventually makes its way to the Nelson River. From there, it travels to Hudson Bay.
The land around the lake is covered by a mix of trees. These include both leafy trees (deciduous) and evergreen trees (coniferous). The area has rocky hills that run side by side. There are also wet, spongy areas called muskeg. The lake's edges are uneven and stony. This is because of the powerful glaciers that shaped the land. Nistosap Lake is also part of a popular 80 kilometres (50 mi) canoe route. This route is known as the "Mistik Creek Loop." It usually takes about four days to paddle.
What's in a Name?
The name "Nistosap" comes from the Cree language. It means "thirteen." This lake is special because it's one of fourteen lakes on Mistik Creek. These lakes are all named in order using Cree numbers. They go from south to north along the creek.
Here are the fourteen lakes, listed with their Cree names and what they mean in English:
- Payuk Lake - One (This is where the water flows out)
- Neso Lake - Two
- Nisto Lake - Three
- Nao Lake - Four
- Niyanun Lake - Five
- Nikotwasik Lake - Six
- Tapukok Lake - Seven
- Uyenanao Lake - Eight
- Kakat Lake - Nine
- Mitatut Lake - Ten
- Payukosap Lake - Eleven
- Nesosap Lake - Twelve
- Nistosap Lake - Thirteen
- Naosap Lake - Fourteen (This is where the creek starts)
