Cane River Lake
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| Cane River Lake | |
|---|---|
 Cane River Lake near Melrose Plantation in south Natchitoches Parish | |
| Location | Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana |
| Coordinates | 31°38′10.74″N 93°0′13.96″W / 31.6363167°N 93.0038778°WCoordinates: 31°38′10.74″N 93°0′13.96″W / 31.6363167°N 93.0038778°W |
| Type | oxbow lake |
| 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 (French: Lac Rivière-de-Canne) 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 to the south and is famous for the numerous plantations, particularly Melrose being located on or near its banks.
Cane River Lake in Natchitoches, Louisiana
See also
- Cane River National Heritage Area
- Cane River Creole National Historical Park
- Marathon Rowing Championship
External links
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