Scum Lake (British Columbia)
Lake in the Chilcotin region of the Interior of British Columbia, Canada
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Scum Lake is a lake in the Chilcotin region of the Interior of British Columbia, Canada.[1]
LocationChilcotin District, British Columbia, Canada
Coordinates51°47′09″N 123°36′09″W
TypeLake
PartofPacific Ocean drainage basin
| Scum Lake | |
|---|---|
  Scum Lake Location of Scum Lake in British Columbia | |
| Location | Chilcotin District, British Columbia, Canada |
| Coordinates | 51°47′09″N 123°36′09″W |
| Type | Lake |
| Part of | Pacific Ocean drainage basin |
| Haines Creek | |
| Max. length | 2.2 km (1.4 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.6 km (0.37 mi) |
Surface elevation | 1,189 m (3,901 ft) |
The major inflow, at the west, and outflow, at the northeast, is Haines Creek, which flows to the Chilcotin River near the settlement of Hanceville. The Chilcotin River flows via the Fraser River to the Pacific Ocean.
Scum Lake Airport is at the northeastern tip of the lake.
