Claw Lake Manitoba Map

About Claw Lake, Manitoba

Claw Lake is a locality in 28-66-22-W, Manitoba, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Claw Lake is located at 54.7406°N, 100.7125°W.

Claw Lake lies cradled in a vast, undulating landscape of boreal forest and water, where the sky seems to stretch on forever. It lies 46.0 km west-south-west of Snow Lake, MB (from Snow Lake, MB: bearing 251°T), and is situated 46.1 km east-north-east of Cranberry Portage. The land here is a mosaic of dense spruce and pine, broken by the shimmering expanse of numerous lakes and the sinuous silver threads of rivers and streams that carve their way across the terrain. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a crisp, pine-scented coolness that hints at the wildness of the country, and the silence, when it descends, is profound, broken only by the cry of a loon or the rustle of wind through the needles. Small, scattered clearings reveal the hardy, determined spirit of those who make their home in this expansive northern setting, their modest dwellings nestled against the immensity of the wilderness. The history of Claw Lake is inextricably linked to the fur trade, a legacy whispered in the very soil and carried on the currents of its waterways, which once served as vital arteries for trappers and voyageurs. Though the era of vast fur fortunes has long passed, a quiet resilience defines the local economy, now sustained by a blend of resource industries and a deep connection to the land, which provides for both sustenance and recreation. The surrounding wilderness, with its abundant wildlife and pristine lakes, draws those seeking an escape from the clamour of more populated centres, fostering a subtle but distinct cultural character. The long, bright days of summer give way to the stark, beautiful stillness of winter, a rhythm of life dictated by the seasons, where the Aurora Borealis often paints the night sky in breathtaking hues, a silent spectacle that has captivated inhabitants for generations.

About This Claw Lake Map Page

Explore Claw Lake, Manitoba, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 54.740556, -100.7125. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Claw Lake includes the postal code (R8A), telephone area code (204, 431). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Claw Lake is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.