Lac du Rat Musqué
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.
| Lac du Rat Musqué | |
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 View of Lac du Rat Musqué | |
  Lac du Rat Musqué | |
| Location | Le Granit Regional County Municipality, Estrie, Quebec, Canada |
| Coordinates | 45.610833°N 70.90984°W |
| Primary inflows | Madisson River |
| Primary outflows | Madisson River |
| Max. length | 2.58 kilometres (1.60 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.0 kilometre (0.62 mi) |
| Surface area | 1.1 kilometres (0.68 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 480 metres (1,570 ft) |
Geography
Its area is 270 acres (110 ha) and its altitude is 480 metres (1,570 ft). 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.
References
- Wildlife service, Estrie district map no 1526.
- "A people of intermediaries | Samuel de Champlain" (in French). Retrieved 2019-04-20.