Maguse Lake

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Maguse Lake
Location Kivalliq Region, Nunavut
Coordinates 61°30′0″N 95°0′0″W / 61.50000°N 95.00000°W / 61.50000; -95.00000 (Maguse Lake)Coordinates: 61°30′0″N 95°0′0″W / 61.50000°N 95.00000°W / 61.50000; -95.00000 (Maguse Lake)
Primary outflows Maguse River
Basin countries Canada
Max. length 72 km (45 mi)
Max. width 7 km (4.3 mi)
Surface area 1,399 km2 (540 sq mi)
Settlements Arviat[1]
References [1]

Maguse Lake is a lake in Kivalliq Region, Nunavut, Canada. It drains eastward into Hudson Bay by way of the 56 km (35 mi) long Maguse River.[2] The area is frequented by caribou.[3]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Pelly, David (2008). The Old Way North. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 164. ISBN 0-87351-616-8. 
  2. "Maguse Lake". The Columbia Gazetteer of North America. bartleby.com. 2000. Retrieved 2008-12-03. 
  3. "Hunting increases with new road". arctic-caribou.com. Retrieved 2008-12-03. 


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