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Balsam Lake depth map

Depth contours for Balsam Lake, Ontario, from Ontario's 1967 bathymetric survey. The deepest contour on the survey is 12.2 m (40 ft). The surveyed outline covers 48 km².

Balsam Lake depth map
Depth contours of Balsam Lake, from light (shallow) to dark, down to 12.2 m (40 ft). North is up.

Survey facts

How deep is Balsam Lake?

Ontario's survey draws its deepest contour at 12.2 m (40 ft). The bottom can sit a little deeper between contours. Depths are measured below the water level on the survey day in 1967, so they shift with the lake's level.

Not for navigation. These contours give depth below the water level on the survey day; levels and shoals change. Use Canadian Hydrographic Service charts where they exist.

Boating on Balsam Lake?

Driving a boat with a motor, electric ones included, takes proof of competency, usually the Pleasure Craft Operator Card. Paddling a canoe or kayak without a motor takes no card.

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Canoe routes near Balsam Lake

Depth data: Ontario bathymetric surveys, Land Information Ontario, Open Government Licence - Ontario. Towns: Canadian Geographical Names Database.