🌊 Kusawa Lake
Canada · Americas · 671 m · 60.36°N, 136.34°W
Kusawa Lake is a lake in the southern Yukon, Canada. Kusawa means "long narrow lake" in the Tlingit language. The Kusawa Lake is a lake in Canada's Yukon Territory. It is located at an altitude of 671 m (2,201 ft) and is 60 km (37 mi) southwest of Whitehorse near the British Columbia border. It meanders over a length of 75 km (47 mi) with a maximum width of about 2.5 km (1.6 mi) through the mountains in the north of the Boundary Ranges. It is fed by the Primrose River and Kusawa River. The Takhini outflows to the Yukon River from the northern tip of Kusawa Lake. Kusawa Lake has an area of 142 km2 (55 sq mi). The lake has a maximum depth of 140 m (460 ft) and is of glacial origin. It is a common tourist destination and is also popular for fishing.
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Quick facts
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Americas |
| Surface elevation | 671 m above sea level |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 60.36°N, 136.34°W · view on map |
Kusawa Lake sits at 671 m in Canada, in Americas. The full story of this lake is described by the sourced introduction above (from Wikipedia).
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