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ORTA, LAKE OF , in N. Italy, W. of Lago Maggiore . It has been so named since the 16th century, but was previously called the Lago di San Giulio, the patron of the regionCurio is a merely poetical name. Its southern end is about 22 M. by rail N.W. of Novara
Turin
Milan line, while its north end is about 4 M. by rail S. of the Gravellona-Toce railway station, half-way between Ornavayso and Omegna. It has an area of about 64 sq. m., it is about 8 m. in length, its greatest depth is 482 ft., and the surface is 951 ft. above sea-level, while its width varies from z to 14 m. Its scenery is characteristically Italian, while the large island
village
chief
east
sheet
south
Novara
Maggiore . This explains why no considerable stream feeds the Lake of Orta, while at its north end the Nigoglia torrent flows out of it, but in about a m. it falls into the Strona, which in turn soon joins the Toce or Tosa, a short distance before this river flows into Lago Maggiore. (W. A. B. C.)End of Article: ORTA, LAKE OF If you wish, you can link directly to this article.
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