Long Lake (Thorhild County) Explained

Long Lake
Pushpin Map:Alberta
Location:Thorhild County, Alberta, Canada
Coords:54.433°N -112.755°W
Basin Countries:Canada
Length:11.4km (07.1miles)
Width:1km (01miles)
Area:5.84km2
Depth:4.3m (14.1feet)
Max-Depth:9m (30feet)
Elevation:682m (2,238feet)

Long Lake is a lake in Thorhild County, in the Canadian province of Alberta, near Boyle, Alberta. The name of the lake is derived from the shape of the lake and has been used in the local area for many years.

Long Lake has been used for recreational purposes throughout the twentieth century, with the establishment of Long Lake Provincial Park occurring in 1957.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: University of Alberta. Department of Biological Sciences. Long Lake (near Boyle). 30 December 2013.