Uchuck Lake

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Uchuck Lake
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Uchuck Lake
Location Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Coordinates 49°02′13″N125°06′22″W / 49.03694°N 125.10611°W / 49.03694; -125.10611
Lake type Natural lake
Basin  countriesCanada

Uchuck Lake is a lake located on Vancouver Island north west of head of Uchucklesit Inlet on the north side of lower Alberni Inlet. [1]

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References

  1. "BC Geographical Names". Apps.gov.bc.ca. 1946-12-03. Retrieved 2016-06-12.