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Lake Ellen Wilson

Coordinates: 48°36′02″N 113°45′20″W / 48.60056°N 113.75556°W / 48.60056; -113.75556
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Lake Ellen Wilson
Lake Ellen Wilson from Gunsight Pass
Location of Lake Ellen Wilson in Montana, USA.
Location of Lake Ellen Wilson in Montana, USA.
Lake Ellen Wilson
Location of Lake Ellen Wilson in Montana, USA.
Location of Lake Ellen Wilson in Montana, USA.
Lake Ellen Wilson
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

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

References

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  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.