Coordinates: 48°36′02″N 113°45′20″W / 48.60056°N 113.75556°W / 48.60056; -113.75556

Lake Ellen Wilson

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Lake Ellen Wilson
File:Lake Ellen Wilson.jpg
Lake Ellen Wilson from Gunsight Pass
LocationGlacier National Park, Flathead County, Montana, US
Coordinates48°36′02″N 113°45′20″W / 48.60056°N 113.75556°W / 48.60056; -113.75556[1]
TypeNatural
Primary outflowsLincoln Creek
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length1.10 mi (1.77 km)
Max. width.50 mi (0.80 km)
Surface elevation5,929 ft (1,807 m)

Lake Ellen Wilson is located in Glacier National Park, in the U. S. state of Montana. Lake Ellen Wilson is .25 miles (0.40 km) upstream from Lincoln Lake but is more than 1,300 feet (400 m) higher in elevation. A series of cascades including Beaver Chief Falls can be found between the two lakes.[2]

See also

File:Aerial view of Lake Ellen Wilson.jpg
Aerial view of Lake Ellen Wilson (top), Beaver Chief Falls, and Lincoln Lake (bottom)

References

  1. "Lake Ellen Wilson". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
  2. "Lake McDonald East, MT" (Map (USGS Quad)). TopoQuest. Retrieved 2011-02-20.