Schist Lake, Manitoba

Schist Lake
Manistikwan, Devil's Head Lake
Schist Lake
Location of Schist Lake in Manitoba
Location Manitoba, Canada
Coordinates 54°39′N 101°47.5′W / 54.650°N 101.7917°W / 54.650; -101.7917Coordinates: 54°39′N 101°47.5′W / 54.650°N 101.7917°W / 54.650; -101.7917
Type Glacial
Primary inflows Big Island Creek, Ross Creek
Primary outflows Schist Creek
Basin countries Canada
Surface area 22.6 km2 (8.7 sq mi)
Max. depth 30 m (98 ft)

Schist Lake is located approximately 3 km southeast of Flin Flon. The lake has a maximun depth of 30m. It is composed of four main channels, the West Arm, Northwest Arm, Inlet Arm and Northeast Arm. It drains into Lake Athapapuskow via Schist Creek and is part of the Nelson River watershed.[1] The Flin Flon/Channing Water Aerodrome is located on the north end of the Northwest Arm.

The name comes from the predominant type of metamorphic rock which surrounds the lake, part of the Canadian Shield. It was originally called Manistikiwan which is Cree for "Devil's Head Lake" This name was later applied to nearby Big Island Lake, Manitoba.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Franzin, W.G. (1976). Bathymetry and Morphometry of Schist Lake (PDF). Fisheries and Marine Services.
  2. ↑ Geographical Names of Manitoba. Winnipeg: Manitoba Conservation,. 2001. ISBN 0771115172.
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