Saskatchewan Highway 905
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Highway 905 | ||||
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| Maintained by Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure | ||||
| Length | 469 km[1] (291 mi) | |||
| History | Formerly Hwy 105 | |||
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| South end |  Hwy 102 near Southend | |||
 Hwy 955 near Black Lake | ||||
| North end | Stony Rapids | |||
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| Country | Canada | |||
| Province | Saskatchewan | |||
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Highway 905 is a provincial highway in the far north region of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It runs from Highway 102 to Stony Rapids. It is about 469 kilometers (291 mi) long and is entirely unpaved.[1] A 185-kilometer (115 mi) section between Points North Landing and Black Lake is a seasonal winter road.[2]
Route description
Highway 905 begins at Highway 102, about 22 kilometers (14 mi) southwest of Southend. The highway heads in a northerly direction passing by, and providing access to, Davin Lake Recreation Site, Courtenay Lake Recreation Site, Geikie River Recreation Site, Wollaston Lake Barge Ferry at Hidden Bay on Wollaston Lake, and Wollaston Lake Recreation Site before coming to an intersection with a road that goes to Rabbit Lake mine and Collins Bay on Wollaston Lake. This intersection is about 242 kilometers (150 mi) from Highway 102.[2]
After this intersection, Highway 905 takes a northwesterly route, passing through Points North Landing about 33 kilometers (21 mi) from the intersection, and continues to the former Highway 964 near Black Lake. From there, it heads west to Stony Rapids, which is only 82 kilometers (51 mi) south of the Northwest Territories.[2]
Points North Landing is about 297 kilometers (185 mi) north of Southend and marks where the road used to end.[3] Points North Landing serves as a permanent camp providing services for the many exploration companies searching for uranium in the area. It is also the location of Points North Landing Airport.
History
Highway 905 was originally designated as Highway 105, but was renumbered in the early 1980s as part of the establishment of the 900-series highways.[4][5] In the late 1990s, the winter road between Points North Landing Black Lake was constructed, resulting Highway 964 being renumbered and Highway 905 ending at Stony Rapids.[3][6]
See also
References
- ^ a b Google (February 23, 2018). "Highway 905 in Saskatchewan" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
- ^ a b c Saskatchewan Highways and Infrastructure (2016). Saskatchewan Official Road Map (Map) (2016–2017 ed.). Government of Saskatchewan. §§ E10–F10, G8–G10.[full citation needed]
- ^ a b Saskatchewan Department of Highways and Transportation (1998). Saskatchewan Official Road Map (Map). Queen's Printer. §§ E10–F10.[full citation needed]
- ^ Saskatchewan Department of Highways and Transportation (1980). Official Highway Map (Map). Queen's Printer. §§ G8–G-10.[full citation needed]
- ^ Saskatchewan Department of Highways and Transportation (1984). Official Highway Map (Map). Queen's Printer. §§ G8–G10.[full citation needed]
- ^ Saskatchewan Department of Highways and Transportation (2002). Saskatchewan Official Road Map (Map) (2002-2003 ed.). Queen's Printer. §§ E10–F10.[full citation needed]