kids encyclopedia robot

North Whitesand Lake facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
North Whitesand Lake
Map of Ontario with a dot at the location of North Whitesand Lake
Map of Ontario with a dot at the location of North Whitesand Lake
North Whitesand Lake
Location in Ontario
Location Thunder Bay District, Ontario
Coordinates 48°59′02″N 87°19′54″W / 48.98389°N 87.33167°W / 48.98389; -87.33167
Part of Great Lakes Basin
Primary outflows Whitesand River
Basin countries Canada
Max. length 680 m (2,230 ft)
Max. width 560 m (1,840 ft)
Surface area 11.08 ha (27.4 acres)
Surface elevation 512 m (1,680 ft)

North Whitesand Lake is a lake in the Unorganized Part of Thunder Bay District in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. It is the source of the Whitesand River, and is part of the Great Lakes Basin (Lake Superior basin).

The lake is about 680 metres (2,230 ft) long and 560 metres (1,840 ft) wide, has an area of 11.08 hectares (27.4 acres), and lies at an elevation of 512 metres (1,680 ft). There are two unnamed inflows: one at the northeast and one at the southeast. The primary outflow, at the west of the lake and heading west, is the Whitesand River.

kids search engine
North Whitesand Lake Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.