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Embarras

Category : Locality
 

Originally established as an airport, likely to serve oil exploration activities, this place was named for its proximity to Embarras Portage approximately 26 kilometres to the north. (see also Embarras Portage and Embarras River)

Approximately 159 km north of Fort McMurray.

Location Name : Embarras
National Topographic System (NTS) : 74 L/3
 
Sub Section | Section | Township | Range | Meridian
9-15-106-9-W4
 
Latitude (N) | Longitude (W)
58° 13' N 111° 23' W
 
The content above is directly derived from :
Place Names of Alberta - Volume IV
Northern Alberta

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