[1] Novoishim town, the administrative center of the district, is located approximately 90 kilometers (56 mi) to the NNW of the lake.

The border with Akmola Region runs close to the southwestern shore of the lake and a small sector lies within Zhaksy District.

[2] Kalmakkol occupies a tectonic depression at the southern end of the West Siberian Plain.

The Akkanburlyk, a tributary of the Ishim, flows 50 kilometers (31 mi) to the north of the northern end.

[3] Ulykol lake is located 62 kilometers (39 mi) to the northwest in the same district.