Lake Pohenegamook
The topic of Lake Pohenegamook is one that has captured the attention of many people in recent years. Whether due to its relevance in today's society, its impact on people's daily lives, or its importance in the historical context, Lake Pohenegamook is a topic that does not leave anyone indifferent. Throughout this article, we will explore different aspects and perspectives related to Lake Pohenegamook, with the aim of providing a broad and complete vision on this topic. From its origins to its evolution over time, including its implications in different areas, this article aims to offer a deep and concise look at Lake Pohenegamook.
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| Lake Pohenegamook | |
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  Lake Pohenegamook | |
| Location | Pohénégamook, Témiscouata Regional County Municipality, Quebec, Quebec |
| Coordinates | 47°29′17″N 69°16′05″W / 47.48806°N 69.26806°W |
| Primary inflows | Rivière Boucanée |
| Primary outflows | Saint Francis River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 9.1 km (5.7 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 202 m (663 ft) |
Lake Pohenegamook (French: Lac Pohénégamook) is a Canadian lake located in Temiscouata Regional County Municipality (MRC), in administrative region of Bas-Saint-Laurent, in southeastern Quebec immediately north of the International Boundary with Maine at Aroostook County. It is the source of the Saint Francis River.
Geography
Oriented north-south, the lake is nestled in a valley in the Notre Dame Mountains, part of the Appalachian Range. Route 289 runs along the southern and western shores through the municipality of Pohénégamook - an amalgamation of several villages.
The National Transcontinental Railway constructed its mainline from Winnipeg, Manitoba to Moncton, New Brunswick along the western and southern shores in 1912 - today this line forms the mainline of CN Rail between Halifax, Nova Scotia and Montreal, Quebec.
The community of Estcourt Station, Maine (the northernmost point in New England) is located immediately south of the CN railway line at the lake's southern shore.
Toponymy
The place name "Lac Pohénégamook" was formalized on December 5, 1968, at the Commission de toponymie du Québec (Quebec Names Board).
Legend
According to legend, a monster that looks like an upturned canoe covered in scales called the Ponik lives in the lake. Its possible the monster's appearance was conceived from the mistaken observation of a sturgeon, from stories of sea serpents or from logs floating in the lake's waters. The legend of Ponik has a positive impact on the lake and the city of Pohenegamook, as it makes them both more known to many Quebecers.
See also
- Pohénégamook, Quebec, a municipality
- Boucanée River, a stream
- Saint Francis River (Canada–United States), a stream
- Estcourt Station, Maine
External links
Media related to Category: Pohenegamook Lake at Wikimedia Commons