Molson Lake (Manitoba)

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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.

Coordinates54°13′N 96°45′W
Molson River, Keepeewiskawakun River
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Molson Lake
Molson Lake is located in Manitoba
Molson Lake
Molson Lake
Location in Manitoba
Molson Lake is located in Canada
Molson Lake
Molson Lake
Molson Lake (Canada)
LocationDivision No. 22, Northern Region, Manitoba
Coordinates54°13′N 96°45′W
Molson River, Keepeewiskawakun River
Hayes River
Basin countriesCanada
Max. length45 km (28 mi)
Max. width22 km (14 mi)
Surface area
400 km2 (150 sq mi)
Surface elevation
221 m (725 ft)
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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).[2] 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.[3][4]

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

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