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Lincoln Lake (Flathead County, Montana)

Coordinates: 48°35′29″N 113°46′12″W / 48.59139°N 113.77000°W / 48.59139; -113.77000
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Lincoln Lake
Location of Lincoln Lake in Montana, USA.
Location of Lincoln Lake in Montana, USA.
Lincoln Lake
Location of Lincoln Lake in Montana, USA.
Location of Lincoln Lake in Montana, USA.
Lincoln Lake
LocationGlacier National Park, Flathead County, Montana, US
Coordinates48°35′29″N 113°46′12″W / 48.59139°N 113.77000°W / 48.59139; -113.77000[1]
TypeNatural
Primary outflowsLincoln Creek
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length.50 mi (0.80 km)
Max. width.25 mi (0.40 km)
Surface elevation4,598 ft (1,401 m)

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

See also

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

References

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  1. ^ "Lincoln Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-02-19.
  2. ^ "Lake McDonald East, MT" (Map (USGS Quad)). TopoQuest. Retrieved 2011-02-19.