Lac-Masketsi, Quebec
Toponymy
It is named after Masketsi Lake that is located within its boundaries. This name first appeared on a map from 1870 by Eugène-Étienne Taché and is of Amerindian origin meaning "moccasin".
Geography
The Canadian National Railway to Abitibi runs from 1909, linking Hervey-Jonction to La Tuque. The railway was built along the eastern shore of this lake, and was servicing the hamlets of Gouin and Lac-Masketsi (47°00′06″N 72°33′33″W / 47.00167°N 72.55917°W). Each hamlet had a railway station that has long served the lumber camps, resorts and tourist activities.
In 2004, Lac-Masketsi was reduced in size by some 90 square kilometres (35 sq mi) when portions were annexed by mostly Trois-Rives (70 km²) as well as Lac-aux-Sables (20 km²).
Economy
The economy of this unorganized territory is mainly focused on forestry, resorts and tourist activities. This area is mostly forest and has many mountainous areas.
Demographics
Population trend:
- Population in 2011: 0 (2006 to 2011 population change: -100.0%)
- Population in 2006: 5
- Population in 2001: 10
- Population in 1996: 4
- Population in 1991: 0
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 0 (total dwellings: 0)
See also
- Lake Masketsi (Mékinac)
- Batiscanie, Quebec,
- Tawachiche River,
- Tawachiche West River,
- Zec Tawachiche,
- Lac-aux-Sables,
- Trois-Rives.
- Mékinac Regional County Municipality.
References
- ^ "Banque de noms de lieux du Québec: Reference number 149646". toponymie.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec.
- ^ Ministère des Affaires municipales, des Régions et de l'Occupation du territoire - Répertoire des municipalités: Lac-Masketsi Archived 2012-05-06 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Statistics Canada 2011 Census - Lac-Masketsi census profile
- ^ "Lac Masketsi" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2009-03-03.
- ^ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 census