GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Lake Erie
Lake Erie lies between Ontario and the U.S. states around the lower Great Lakes. It receives water through the Detroit River and drains through the Niagara River toward Ontario.
Fast Facts
- Erie is the shallowest Great Lake by average depth.
- The Welland Canal bypasses Niagara Falls for ships.
- Detroit stands on the Detroit River, upstream of Erie, and has a major automotive history.
Connected lessons
- Lake ErieMap, explanation and practice
- Great Lakes to the AtlanticGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Lake HuronRelated places
- Lake OntarioRelated places
- St. Lawrence RiverRelated places