| Kusawa Lake | |
|---|---|
  Kusawa Lake | |
| Location | Yukon (Canada) |
| Coordinates | 60°21′22.7″N 136°20′25.9″W / 60.356306°N 136.340528°W |
| Primary inflows | Takhini River, Primrose River, Kusawa River |
| Primary outflows | Takhini River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 75 km (47 mi) |
| Max. width | 2.5 km (1.6 mi) |
| Max. depth | 140 m (460 ft)[1] |
| Surface elevation | 671 m (2,201 ft) |
| Settlements | Whitehorse, Yukon |
Kusawa Lake is a lake in the southern Yukon, Canada. Kusawa means "long narrow lake" in the Tlingit language. The Kusawa Lake is a lake in Canada's Yukon Territory. It is located at an altitude of 671 m (2,201 ft) and is 60 km (37 mi) southwest of Whitehorse near the British Columbia border. It meanders over a length of 75 km (47 mi) with a maximum width of about 2.5 km (1.6 mi) through the mountains in the north of the Boundary Ranges. It is fed by the Primrose River and Kusawa River. The Takhini outflows to the Yukon River from the northern tip of Kusawa Lake. Kusawa Lake has an area of 142 km2 (55 sq mi). The lake has a maximum depth of 140 m (460 ft) and is of glacial origin.[2][circular reference] It is a common tourist destination and is also popular for fishing.