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(ăt'lĭn) , long, irregular mountain lake, c.300 sq mi (780 sq km), NW British Columbia, Canada, touching the Yukon Territory boundary. It is the source of the Yukon River. The town of Atlin is on the east shore and is the headquarters of the Atlin dist., a region in which there is both placer and quartz gold mining. The region is noted for its scenery and its hunting.


 
 
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Atlin Lake
Atlin Lake - A portion of Atlin Lake (on the right half of the image) during the winter, as seen from space. The lake seen on the left half of the image is Tagish Lake
A portion of Atlin Lake (on the right half of the image) during the winter, as seen from space. The lake seen on the left half of the image is Tagish Lake
Location northern British Columbia
Coordinates 59°30′N 133°45′WCoordinates: 59°30′N 133°45′W
Primary outflows Yukon River
Basin countries Canada
Settlements Atlin

Atlin Lake is a lake in northern British Columbia and is that province's largest natural lake. The northern tip of the lake is in the Yukon, as is Little Atlin Lake. Atlin Lake is considered the source of the Yukon River and flows into Tagish Lake.

The name comes from Áa Tlein, the Tlingit word for "big body of water".

The community of Atlin, British Columbia is located on the eastern shore of the lake and the southern part of the lake is in the Atlin Provincial Park and Recreation Area.


 
 

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