Lac Baker (New Brunswick)

For the village, see Lac-Baker, New Brunswick.
Lac Baker
Location Lac-Baker, Madawaska County, New Brunswick / Saint-Jean-de-la-Lande, Témiscouata Regional County Municipality, Quebec
Coordinates 47°21′33″N 68°41′12″W / 47.35917°N 68.68667°WCoordinates: 47°21′33″N 68°41′12″W / 47.35917°N 68.68667°W
Primary outflows Baker Brook
Basin countries Canada
Surface area 6 km2 (2.3 sq mi)
Islands Île de Lac-Baker
Settlements Lac-Baker

Lac Baker (meaning "Lake Baker") is a Canadian lake with an area of 6 km² located in northwestern New Brunswick on the border with Quebec.[1]

The lake drains to the south through Baker Brook into the Saint John River at the community of Baker Brook.

The lake derives its name from John Baker, who founded Baker Brook and subsequently discovered the lake.

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References

  1. ↑ "Lac Baker". Geographical Names of Canada. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved June 23, 2011.

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