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Molson Lake (Manitoba)

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Primary outflows
  
Hayes River

Max. length
  
45 km (28 mi)

Surface area
  
400 km (150 sq mi)

Area
  
400 kmĀ²

Province
  
Manitoba

Basin countries
  
Canada

Max. width
  
22 km (14 mi)

Surface elevation
  
221 m

Width
  
22 km

Outflow location
  
Hayes River

Molson Lake (Manitoba)

Primary inflows
  
Molson River, Keepeewiskawakun River

Molson Lake is a lake in Northern Region, Manitoba, Canada and the source of the Hayes River. It is located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) northeast of the community of Norway House.

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Map of Molson Lake, Division No. 22, Unorganized, MB, Canada

The lake is 45 kilometres (28 mi) long and 22 kilometres (14 mi) wide, has an area of 400 square kilometres (154 sq mi), and lies at an elevation of 221 metres (725 ft). The primary inflows are the Molson River and Keepeewiskawakun River at the south, and the primary outflow is the Hayes River at the north of the lake, which heads towards Robinson Lake.

Molson Lake Airport is on the north shore of the lake at the west end.

Tributaries

Counterclockwise from the Hayes River outlet

  • Panepuyew Creek
  • Paimusk Creek
  • Keepeewiskawakun River
  • Molson River
  • References

    Molson Lake (Manitoba) Wikipedia