Saskatchewan Highway 924
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Maintained by Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure | ||||
Length | 64 km (40 mi) | |||
History | Formerly Hwy 124 | |||
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South end | Hwy 55 near Cowan Lake | |||
Hwy 916 near Sled Lake | ||||
North end | Dore Lake | |||
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Country | Canada | |||
Province | Saskatchewan | |||
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Highway 924 is a provincial highway in the north-west region of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It runs from Highway 55 near Cowan Dam Recreation Site at the source of the Cowan River to the community of Dore Lake on Doré Lake. The highway connects with Highway 916.[1] It is about 64 kilometers (40 mi) long.
Highway 924 was originally designated as Highway 124, but was renumbered in the early 1980s as part of the establishment of the 900-series highways.[2][3]
Communities and recreation
Highway 924 provides access to the communities of Dore Lake, Sled Lake and Michel Point, as well as the provincial recreation sites of Shirley Lake and Beaupré Creek. Lakes accessed from the highway include Doré Lake, Beaupré Lake, Shirley Lake,[4] Sled Lake, and Cowan Lake.
Shirley Lake Recreation Site[5] is accessed from a short road off of Highway 924. It is a small park with a boat launch on the southern shore of Shirley Lake.[6] Shirley Lake is a small but deep lake. It is 46.52 ha (115.0 acres) in size with a depth of 18.4 m (60 ft).[7]
See also
References
- ^ Saskatchewan Highways and Infrastructure (2016). Saskatchewan Official Road Map (PDF) (Map) (2016/2017 ed.). Government of Saskatchewan. § C-6.
- ^ Saskatchewan Department of Highways and Transportation (1980). Official Highway Map (Map). Queen's Printer. § C-6.
- ^ Saskatchewan Department of Highways and Transportation (1984). Official Highway Map (Map). Queen's Printer. § C-6.
- ^ "Shirley Lake". Canadian Geographical Names Database. Government of Canada. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ^ "Shirley Lake Recreation Site". Canadian Geographical Names Database. Government of Canada. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ^ "Shirley Lake Recreation Site". BRMB. Mussio Ventures Ltd. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ^ "Shirley Lake Fishing Map". GPS Nautical Charts. Bist LLC. Retrieved January 2, 2023.