Papoose Lake

Coordinates: 37°06′06″N 115°50′52″W / 37.101741°N 115.847697°W / 37.101741; -115.847697
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37°06′06″N 115°50′52″W / 37.101741°N 115.847697°W / 37.101741; -115.847697 Papoose Lake is a dry lake bed located in Lincoln County, Nevada, U.S.[1] The lake lies within the plot of land referred to as the Groom Lake facility (also known as Area 51) and is a restricted area. The lake is located a few miles southwest of the Groom Lake facility adjacent to the Papoose Range.

Groom Lake with Papoose Lake noticeable at the lower right

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Papoose Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.