GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Lake Superior
Lake Superior lies between Canada and the northern United States. It is the largest individual Great Lake by area and volume and is conventionally described as the largest freshwater lake by surface area when Michigan and Huron are counted separately.
Fast Facts
- It drains through the St. Marys River toward Lake Huron.
- The Soo Locks bypass the river’s rapids for large vessels.
- The Great Lakes collectively contain about one-fifth of global surface freshwater by volume.
Connected lessons
- Lake SuperiorMap, explanation and practice
- Great Lakes to the AtlanticGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Lake HuronRelated places
- Lake MichiganRelated places
- St. Lawrence RiverRelated places