Black Lake (Saskatchewan)

Black Lake^[3] is a glacial lake in the Mackenzie River drainage basin in northern Saskatchewan, Canada. It is about 55 kilometres (34 mi) long, 17 kilometres (11 mi) wide, has an area of 464 km² (179 sq mi), and lies at an elevation of 281 metres (922 ft). The primary inflows are the Chipman River, Cree River, Fond du Lac River, and Souter River; the primary outflow is Fond du Lac River, which flows via the Mackenzie River into the Arctic Ocean.

LocationNorthern Saskatchewan Administration District

Coordinates59°12′00″N 105°15′02″W

PartofMackenzie River drainage basin

Primary inflows

• Chipman River
• Cree River
• Fond du Lac River
• Souter River

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Location	Northern Saskatchewan Administration District
Coordinates	59°12′00″N 105°15′02″W
Part of	Mackenzie River drainage basin
Primary inflows	Chipman River Cree River Fond du Lac River Souter River
Primary outflows	Fond du Lac River
Basin countries	Canada
Max. length	55 km (34 mi)
Max. width	17 km (11 mi)
Surface area	464 km2 (179 sq mi)
Surface elevation	281 m (922 ft)
Islands	Fir Island Pick Island
Settlements	Black Lake
References	[2]

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The community of Black Lake is located on the northwest shore of the lake, near where the Fond du Lac River exits.