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.

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Lac du Rat Musqué
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 / 45.610833; -70.90984
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

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