[1][2][3][4] Christina Lake lies at an elevation of 556 m (1,824 ft) and has a total area of 21.3 km2 (8.2 sq mi).

[5] Gordon, partly based on knowledge gleaned from a Scottish home nursing book, made her own treatments for illnesses and injuries.

[2][3][1][4] The hamlet of Conklin was originally situated on the extreme northwestern end of Christina Lake, adjacent to the outlet at the Jackfish River.

[5] The Lac la Biche Forest that surrounds some of Christina Lake experiences a higher-than-average number of lightning storms.

[5] There are small stands of conifers, mixed wood and pure aspen in the area, but most of the timber is not merchantable.