Cane River Lake

Cane River Lake

Infobox lake
lake_name = Cane River Lake
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location = Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
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type = oxbow lake
inflow = Water
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basin_countries = United States
length = c. 35 mi (56 km)
width = convert|100|ft|abbr=on|lk=on
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depth = convert|8|ft|abbr=on|lk=on
max-depth = convert|15|ft|abbr=on|lk=on
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cities = Natchitoches, Natchez, Bermuda, Melrose

Cane River Lake ( _fr. Lac Rivière-de-Canne) is a 35 mi (56 km) oxbow lake formed from a portion of the Red River in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States. It runs throughout the Natchitoches' historic district and is famous for the numerous plantations on its banks.

ee also

*Cane River National Heritage Area
*Cane River Creole National Historical Park
*Marathon Rowing Championship

External links

* [http://www.nps.gov/cari/ Cane River Creole National Park]


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