Buffalo Woman Lake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Buffalo Woman Lake |
|
|---|---|
Buffalo Woman Lake below Eaglehead Mt.
|
|
 Buffalo Woman Lake
Location in Montana
Buffalo Woman Lake
Location in the United States
|
|
| Location | Glacier National Park, Flathead County, Montana, US |
| Coordinates | 48°28′29″N 113°35′11″W / 48.47472°N 113.58639°W |
| Lake type | Natural |
| Primary outflows | Coal Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | .45 mi (0.72 km) |
| Max. width | .25 mi (0.40 km) |
| Surface elevation | 6,090 ft (1,860 m) |
Buffalo Woman Lake is a beautiful natural lake. You can find it inside Glacier National Park. This famous park is located in the state of Montana in the United States. The lake is situated to the east of a mountain called Eaglehead Mountain. It is also about .60 miles (0.97 km) south of another lake, Beaver Woman Lake.
Why is it Called Buffalo Woman Lake?
The name "Buffalo Woman Lake" was officially approved on March 6, 1929. The group that made this decision was the United States Geographic Board. Today, this group is known as the United States Board on Geographic Names.
The name "Buffalo Woman" was suggested by Howard A. Noble. He was the General Manager of the Glacier Park Hotel at the time. The National Park Service also approved this name. The name is connected to the Blackfeet people. They are a Native American tribe with a rich history in this region.
