6311 Nautical Chart: Poplar Point to Stony Rapids | Official CHS Marine Chart

Navigate the eastern arm of Lake Athabasca and the Fond du Lac River with the high-precision 6311 Poplar Point to Stony Rapids nautical chart. Published by the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS), this official navigational product serves as the authoritative "road map" for mariners, commercial pilots, and northern explorers traversing the technical waters between Poplar Point, Fond-du-Lac, and the terminus at Stony Rapids, Saskatchewan.

This chart is specifically engineered to meet the safety requirements of the Canadian far north, where rocky Precambrian Shield hazards and varying river depths demand professional-grade data. The 6311 chart includes critical technical details for safe passage:

• Scale & Detail: Rendered at a 1:50,000 scale, providing high-resolution coverage of the narrow eastern channels and river approaches.

• Precise Bathymetry: Accurate water depth soundings and contour lines to ensure safe keel clearance, particularly vital near the Fond du Lac River delta.

• Submarine Topography: Detailed bottom characteristics for secure anchoring and the identification of submerged hazards.

• Navigational Hazards & Aids: Clear markers for rocks, shoals, and underwater dangers, alongside the precise location of buoys, lights, and beacons.

• Geographic Reference: Utilizes North American Datum 1983 (NAD83) to ensure compatibility with modern GPS and electronic charting systems.

Whether you are a commercial barge operator delivering essential supplies to northern communities or a recreational adventurer exploring the remote Saskatchewan interior, the official CHS 6211 chart delivers the technical accuracy required for a safe and successful voyage.