Lac du Rat Musqué explained

Lac du Rat Musqué
Location:Le Granit Regional County Municipality, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Coordinates:45.6108°N -70.9098°W
Inflow:Madisson River
Outflow:Madisson River
Area:1.1km (00.7miles)
Pushpin Map:Quebec

The Lac du Rat Musqué is a lake located between the municipalities of Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton and Lac-Drolet, Le Granit Regional County Municipality, in Estrie, in Quebec, in Canada. It is the source of the Madisson River, a tributary of the Chaudière River and a sub-tributary of the St. Lawrence River.

Geography

Its area is and its altitude is . The lake contains speckled trout.[1]

History

Around the 18th century, Anishinabeg lived around the lake, where they mainly cultivated corn. Between 1850 and 1900 a railway passed near the lake, so a community that could develop there was founded around the lake. In 2010 recreational activities took place on and around the lake, we also note a dozen houses with a direct view of it.[2]

Tourism

Located near the Route des Sommets, in a location surrounded by nature and mountains, the area is ideal for hiking, camping, and outdoor activities.

Notes and References

  1. Wildlife service, Estrie district map no 1526.
  2. Web site: fr-FR. A people of intermediaries Samuel de Champlain. 2019-04-20.