Sheehan Lake
Lake in Nova Scotia
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Sheehan Lake is a glacial lake in Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada.[1][2][3] The lake was named after a family of early residents.[4] It is 16.86 kilometres (10.48 mi) from Halifax and 100 kilometres (62 mi) from Truro.[5]
LocationWilliamswood, Halifax County
Coordinates44°30′3″N 63°37′47″W
EtymologyFamily of early residents
BasincountriesCanada
| Sheehan Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | Williamswood, Halifax County |
| Coordinates | 44°30′3″N 63°37′47″W |
| Etymology | Family of early residents |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 673.13 metres (2,208.4 ft) |
| Max. width | 559.6 metres (1,836 ft) |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Sheehan Lake | |
Geography
Sheehan Lake is in the community of Williamswood. It is connected by Grand Lake and Grover Lake by a unnamed stream.[1] The lake is measured 673.13 metres (2,208.4 ft) in length, and 559.6 metres (1,836 ft) in width.[5] Near lakes include Ragged Lake, Little Trout Lake, Little Pond, and Burnt Hill Lake.
Access
The lake is adjacent to Old Sambro Road, providing direct roadside visibility and access.[6]