Greenland Lake facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Greenland Lake
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Location	Coconino County, Arizona, United States
Coordinates	36°14′32″N 111°59′29″W / 36.2421°N 111.9913°W / 36.2421; -111.9913
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	5 acres (2.0 ha)l
Average depth	10 ft (3.0 m)
Surface elevation	8,400 ft (2,600 m)

Greenland Lake is a small lake in northern Arizona, United States. It is found in the northeast part of the Grand Canyon. The lake is located on the Walhalla Plateau, which is east of the Kaibab Plateau.

This lake is often "intermittent," meaning it doesn't always have water. Its water level depends a lot on how much snow falls in winter.

Where is Greenland Lake?

Greenland Lake is about 1.5 miles north of Vista Encantada. It is also about 1 mile east of Greenland Spring. This spring is located at the far north end of Bright Angel Canyon.

The lake is just west of Cape Royal Road. This road eventually leads south to Cape Royal, which is about 15 miles away.

Plants and Animals

The area around Greenland Lake is home to many different trees. You can find aspen trees, Ponderosa Pine trees, and Douglas Fir trees.

The lake is a very important water source for local wildlife. Many animals, especially deer, come to the lake to drink. In the past, ranchers used to let their cattle graze in this area. They even had a small wooden cabin nearby to store salt for the cattle.

Deer at Greenland Lake in 1924

Images for kids

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  Greenland Lake in the Grand Canyon