Big Muddy Lake
Big Muddy Lake is a shallow salt lake in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It is located in the Big Muddy Badlands of the southern part of the province in the RMs of Happy Valley No. 10 and Surprise Valley No. 9. There are no communities, public roads, nor any facilities at the lake. The closest communities are Bengough, Minton, and Big Beaver, while the closest highways are 6 and 18. The Canada–United States border and the state of Montana are 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) south of the lake. The lake and much of the surrounding landscape is protected as an Important Bird Area (IBA) of Canada.
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Big Muddy Lake Location in Saskatchewan Big Muddy Lake Big Muddy Lake (Canada) | |
| Location | RM of Reno No. 51 and RM of Surprise Valley No. 9, Saskatchewan |
| Coordinates | 49.1501°N 104.8505°W |
| Type | Salt lake |
| Primary outflows | Big Muddy Creek |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Surface elevation | 656 m (2,152 ft) |
| Islands | McKell Island |
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