Turnabout Lake

Lake in Nunavut, Canada From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Turnabout Lake is a lake in Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada. It is located northeast of Lake Hazen on Ellesmere Island, It is drained by the Turnabout River which flows into Lake Hazen.

Coordinates81°58′N 068°34′W
BasincountriesCanada
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Turnabout Lake
Turnabout Lake is located in Nunavut
Turnabout Lake
Turnabout Lake
LocationEllesmere Island, Nunavut
Coordinates81°58′N 068°34′W
Primary outflowsTurnabout River
Basin countriesCanada
Settlementsuninhabited
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The lake, the river and Turnabout Glacier were named in 1957-58 during the International Geophysical Year by the Hazen Camp party directed by Geoffrey Hattersley-Smith.

References

  • Hattersley-Smith, Geoffrey (1998). Geographical Names of the Ellesmere Island National Park Reserve and Vicinity. Parks Canada. ISBN 0-919034-96-9.


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