Saskatchewan Highway 905

Highway 905 is a provincial highway in the far north region of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It runs from Highway 102 to Stony Rapids. The highway is approximately 469 km (291 mi) long and is entirely unpaved.[1] A 185 km (115 mi) section between Points North Landing and Black Lake is a seasonal winter road.[2]

Highway 905
Route information
Length469 km[1] (291 mi)
HistoryFormerly Hwy 105
Major junctions
South end Hwy 102 near Southend
  Hwy 955 near Black Lake
North endStony Rapids
Location
DistrictsNorthern Administration District
Highway system
Provincial highways in Saskatchewan
← Hwy 904→ Hwy 908

Route description

Highway 905 starts at Saskatchewan Highway 102, about 22 km (14 mi) southwest of Southend. It goes northward and passes through the Courtenay Lake and Geikie River recreational areas, Wollaston Lake Landing, and the Wollaston Lake recreational area before coming to an intersection with a road that goes to Rabbit Lake mine and Collins Bay. This intersection is about 242 km (150 mi) from Highway 102.[2]

After this intersection, Highway 905 takes a northwestern-bound route, passing through Points North Landing about 33 km (21 mi) from the intersection. At this point it becomes the Athabasca Seasonal (Winter) Road and continues to a road to Black Lake. Highway 905 resumes as an all-season, unpaved road between Black Lake and Stony Rapids.[2]

Points North Landing is about 297 km (185 mi) north of Southend and marks where the road used to end.[3] Points North Landing serves as a permanent camp providing services for the many exploration companies searching for uranium in the area.

History

Highway 905 was originally designated as Highway 105, but was renumbered in the early 1980s as part of the establishment of the 900-series highways.[4][5] In the late 1990s, the winter road between Points North Landing Black Lake was constructed, resulting Highway 964 being renumbered and Highway 905 ending at Stony Rapids.[3][6]

References
  1. Google (February 23, 2018). "Highway 905 in Saskatchewan" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
  2. Saskatchewan Highways and Infrastructure (2016). Saskatchewan Official Road Map (Map) (2016/2017 ed.). Government of Saskatchewan. §§ E-10, E-11, F-10, G-8, G-9, G-10.
  3. Saskatchewan Department of Highways and Transportation (1998). Saskatchewan Official Road Map (Map). Queen's Printer. §§ E-10, E-11, F-10.
  4. Saskatchewan Department of Highways and Transportation (1980). Official Highway Map (Map). Queen's Printer. §§ G-8, G-9, G-10.
  5. Saskatchewan Department of Highways and Transportation (1984). Official Highway Map (Map). Queen's Printer. §§ G-8, G-9, G-10.
  6. Saskatchewan Department of Highways and Transportation (2002). Saskatchewan Official Road Map (Map) (2002-2003 ed.). Queen's Printer. §§ E-10, E-11, F-10.


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