Last Mountain Lake
Last Mountain Lake, also known as Long Lake, is a prairie lake formed from glaciation 11,000 years ago. It is located in south central Saskatchewan, Canada, about 40 kilometres (25 mi) north-west of the city of Regina. It flows into the Qu'Appelle River via Last Mountain Creek, which flows past Craven. It is approximately 93 km (58 mi) long, and 3 km (1.9 mi) wide at its widest point. It is the largest naturally occurring body of water in southern Saskatchewan. Only Lake Diefenbaker, which is man-made, is larger. The lake is a popular resort area for residents of south-eastern Saskatchewan.
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Last Mountain Lake Location in Saskatchewan Last Mountain Lake Last Mountain Lake (Canada) | |
| Location | Saskatchewan |
| Coordinates | 51°10′N 105°15′W |
| Lake type | Prairie lake |
| Primary inflows | Lanigan Creek, Lewis Creek, Arm River |
| Primary outflows | Last Mountain Creek |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 93 km (58 mi) |
| Max. width | 3 km (1.9 mi) |
| Surface area | 215 km2 (83 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Max. depth | 40 m (130 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 490 m (1,610 ft) |
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| Settlements | Regina Beach, Saskatchewan Beach, Wee Too Beach, Buena Vista |
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| Designated | 24 May 1982 |
| Reference no. | 239 |
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