Lower Kananaskis Lake Water Depths Hydrographic Chart

Explore the Depths: Lower Kananaskis Lake Hydrographic Survey Chart

Unlock the sub-surface secrets of the Rockies with the Lower Kananaskis Lake Bathymetric Map. While the towering peaks of Peter Lougheed Provincial Park dominate the horizon, this specialized hydrographic survey reveals the intricate world beneath the waterline. Produced by Alberta Environment’s Water Resources Management Services, this chart provides the "ground-truth" data required for professional lake management and recreational exploration.

The Essential Tool for K-Country Anglers & Fisheries

Bathymetry is the roadmap to a successful day on the water, turning an expansive reservoir into a series of targeted opportunities.

• Identify Prime Habitats: Use detailed contour lines to locate deep basins, steep ledges, and submerged flats where Bull Trout and Rainbow Trout frequently feed.

• Fisheries Management Standard: This survey provides the technical foundation for segregating data collections and analyzing habitat health by depth.

• Strategic Navigation: Scout underwater points and humps before you even launch your boat, allowing you to focus your time on high-probability zones.

Technical Precision & Field Reliability

This chart is a masterwork of professional cartography, designed for accuracy in a demanding mountain environment.

• Official Survey Data: This hydrographic survey was completed in March 1980, capturing the foundational sub-surface architecture of the reservoir.

• Comprehensive Scale: Rendered at a detailed scale of 1:15,000, ensuring that minor bottom features and major drop-offs are clearly visible.

• Metric Depth Readings: Unlike older imperial charts, all elevations and depths on this map are shown in metres, aligning with modern scientific and navigational standards.

• Legal Locators: Includes precise geographic references for Township 19 & 20, Range 9, W. 5th Mer., making it a valuable tool for land surveyors and researchers.
  

  Feature	Details
  Survey Date	March 1980
  Location	Lower Kananaskis Lake, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, AB
  Scale	1:15,000
  Measurement Units	Metres (Elevations & Depths)
  Source Agency	Alberta Environment Water Resources
  Legal Description	13-20-9-W/5