Lake Pohenegamook
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| Lake Pohenegamook | ||
|---|---|---|
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 (
Geography
Oriented north-south, the lake is nestled in a valley in the
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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).[1]
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