This Natural Area consists of two quarter-sections separate from each other, with Taylor Lake lying between them on a northwest-southeast axis.
- Map of the Area
- Other Information
- Biophysical Observations (via iNaturalist.ca)
- Site Statistics
- References
- Site Inspections
Map of the Area
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Other Information
The north quarter-section of this site is primarily wetland, with a dense stand of black spruce, large bog birch-willow wetland, and a small area of sandy upland with jack pine and aspen. The south quarter has gently undulating to hilly terrain with aspen-jack pine forest. Halfway Lake lies in the Boreal Forest Natural Region, Dry Mixedwood Subregion. (Alberta Parks website, 2012).
The upper quarter is located north of the community of Halfway Lake. The south quarter is roughly bisected by a low-lying marshy area. This site is located in a small arc of Natural Areas with Bridge Lake to the north and Taylor Lake, Redwater River, and Halfmoon Lake Natural Areas to the east and south.
Biophysical Observations (via iNaturalist.ca)
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Observations & Projects for this Natural Area
- Observations for this Natural Area.
- No iNaturalist Projects.
Site Statistics
| Site Name | Halfway Lake |
| Site Type | Natural Area |
| Subtype | Order-in-council (OC) |
| Natural Region(s) | Dry Mixedwood |
| O.C. No. (Land Ref. Manual) | 454/71 |
| PASite ID (Map Ref #) | 214 |
| Site # (Parks Website) | 481 |
| Total Area | 129.90 ha. (320.99 ac.) |
| Steward-Status | |
| Recreation Activities | horseback riding, hunting |
| IUCN | II |
| Operated By | Parks Division |
| Notes and Comments |
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: Government of Alberta – Information & Facilities – Halfway Lake Natural Area | Alberta Parks (2022-02-17).
Site Inspections
- 2024-04-06: Halfway Lake (NA) – Unpublished
- 2024-12-29: Halfway Lake (NA) – Unpublished
Further Reading
Looking West into the NA from the SE corner, Halfway Lake NA (South Parcel), 2024-04-06, P. Potter. 
Short loop in the SE corner of the NA, Halfway Lake NA (South Parcel), 2024-04-06, P. Potter. 
A single boundary sign on TWP 592B, looking South into the site, Halfway Lake NA (South Parcel), 2024-04-06, P. Potter. 
A large jack pine dominates the NW corner of the site, Halfway Lake NA (South Parcel), 2024-04-06, P. Potter. 
Looking east into the site from RR 240 at the NW corner, Halfway Lake Natural Area, 2024-04-06, P. Potter. 
ATV track heading East into the site, Halfway Lake Natural Area, 2024-04-06, P. Potter. Looking North along the West boundary of the site, the track crosses the wet area, Halfway Lake NA – South, 2024-12-29, P. Potter. 
Looking West into the adjoining private land from the site’s boundary, Halfway Lake NA – South, 2024-12-29, P. Potter. 
Following a snowmobile track North along the West boundary, Halfway Lake NA – South, 2024-12-29, P. Potter. 
Heading East through a ‘winter wonderland’, Halfway Lake NA – South, 2024-12-29, P. Potter.
SAPAA 
There are some mysteries that could be solved – but are just as fun to ponder. Halfway Lake NA is one such. Why is it called this when Taylor Lake lies halfway between the two portions of the site. For that matter, why not call it Taylor Lake NA? Or why the same protected areas when they are so far apart? Enough pondering, I will just have to visit these slices of Alberta on snowshoes in a few months.
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