Cane River Lake
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Cane River Lake | |
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Location | Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana |
Coordinates | |
Lake type | oxbow lake |
Primary inflows | Water |
Basin countries | United States |
Max. length | c. 35 mi (56 km) |
Max. width | 100 ft (30 m) |
Average depth | 8 ft (2.4 m) |
Max. depth | 15 ft (4.6 m) |
Settlements | Natchitoches, Natchez, Bermuda, Melrose |
Cane River Lake is a 35 mi (56 km) oxbow lake formed from a portion of the Red River in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States. It runs throughout the Natchitoches' historic district and is famous for the numerous plantations on its banks.
[edit] See also
- Cane River National Heritage Area
- Cane River Creole National Historical Park
- Marathon Rowing Championship