Bentz Lake Natural Area


This Natural Area is north of but not on Bentz Lake, about 11 km west of Sundre. The parcel of land between the site and the lake is Crown Land [1].

Bentz Lake Site Map (Government of Alberta)
Bentz Lake Site Map (Government of Alberta)

Map of the Area

Any maps and map views are for general information only. Do not rely on them for navigation or to determine legal boundaries.

Other Information

The Bentz Lake Natural Area contains organic wetlands (fens) around islands of glacial till. Upland vegetation includes pure stands of aspen or mature white spruce, mixed stands of aspen and white spruce and occasional lodgepole pine stands (Alberta Parks website, 2012).

Site Statistics

Site NameBentz Lake
Site TypeNatural Area
SubtypeOrder-in-council (OC)
Natural Region(s)Lower Foothills
O.C. No. (Land Ref. Manual)519/95
PASite ID (Map Ref #)504
Site # (Parks Website)510
Total Area66.22 ha. (163.63 ac.)
Steward-Status
Recreation Activitieshunting
IUCNII
Operated ByParks Division
Notes and Comments
Statistics and Details for Bentz Lake Natural Area

References

The following links are provided as a courtesy but are not verified or endorsed by SAPAA. Clicking on the link will cause you to leave the SAPAA website. Primary source of information is: Information & Facilities – Bentz Lake Natural Area | Alberta Parks (All links accessed on 2022-12-19).

  1. Mountain View County, Ownership Map

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