List of lakes of Glacier County, Montana facts for kids
Glacier County in Montana is a beautiful place known for its amazing natural features, especially its many lakes and reservoirs. A lake is a large body of water surrounded by land, while a reservoir is usually a man-made lake, created by building a dam across a river to store water. Glacier County is home to at least 118 named lakes and reservoirs, making it a watery wonderland!
These bodies of water are super important for many reasons. They provide homes for lots of different wildlife, like fish, birds, and other animals. They also offer fun activities for people, such as fishing, boating, and hiking around their shores. Many of these lakes are found within or near Glacier National Park, a famous park known for its stunning mountains, glaciers, and, of course, its beautiful lakes.
Lakes of Glacier County
Glacier County has a huge number of natural lakes, each with its own unique charm. Many of them are nestled high in the mountains, fed by melting snow and glaciers, which makes their water incredibly clear and often very cold! These mountain lakes are often surrounded by tall peaks and thick forests, offering breathtaking views.
Some of the well-known lakes include:
- Alkali Lake
- Allison Lake
- Atsina Lake
- Aubery Lake
- Bench Lake
- Big Spring Lake
- Boundary Lake
- Boy Lake
- Buffalo Lake
- Buffalo Lakes
- Bullhead Lake
- Cameron Lake
- Carcajou Lake
- Carlow Lake
- Cobalt Lake
- Conway Lake
- Cosley Lake
- Cracker Lake
- Croffs Lake
- Dog Gun Lake
- Duck Lake
- Elizabeth Lake
- Falling Leaf Lake
- Fishercap Lake
- Flatton Lake
- Four Horns Lake
- Glenns Lake
- Goat Haunt Lake
- Goat Lake
- Goose Lake
- Governor Pond
- Grassy Lake
- Green Lake
- Grinnell Lake
- Guardipee Lake
- Gunsight Lake
- Hay Lake
- Helen Lake
- Hidden Lake
- Hope Lake
- Horse Lake
- Iceberg Lake
- Ipasha Lake
- Josephine Lake
- Kaina Lake
- Katoya Lake
- Kennedy Lake
- Kipp Lake
- Kootenai Lakes
- Lake Frances
- Lake Janet
- Lake Josephine (Montana)
- Lake Nooney
- Lake Wurdeman
- Lena Lake
- Little Buffalo Lake
- Lonely Lakes
- Lost Lake
- Lower Saint Mary Lake
- Lower Two Medicine Lake
- Lubec Lake
- Lukins Lake
- Magee Lake
- Margaret Lake
- Medicine Grizzly Lake
- Medicine Owl Lake
- Miche Wabun Lake
- Minnie White Horse Lake
- Mirror Pond
- Mokowanis Lake
- Morning Eagle Lake
- Morning Star Lake
- Nahsukin Lake
- Natahki Lake
- No Name Lake
- North Lakes
- Oldman Lake
- Otatso Lake
- Otokomi Lake
- Pike Lake
- Pitamakan Lake
- Poia Lake
- Pray Lake
- Ptarmigan Lake
- Red Eagle Lake
- Redhorn Lake
- Redrock Lake
- Running Crane Lake
- Saint Mary Lake
- Lake of the Seven Winds
- Shaheeya Lake
- Sharp Lake
- Sky Lake
- Slide Lake
- Snow Moon Lake
- Spider Lake
- Stoney Indian Lake
- Stump Lake
- Sue Lake
- Swiftcurrent Lake
- Swiftcurrent Ridge Lake
- Three Bears Lake
- Toad Lake
- Twin Lakes
- Twin Lakes
- Two Medicine Lake
- Upper Grinnell Lake
- Upper Mission Lake
- Upper Two Medicine Lake
- Upper Waterton Lake
- Wahseeja Lake
- Whitecrow Lake
- Windmaker Lake
- Young Man Lake
Reservoirs of Glacier County
Reservoirs are like big, artificial lakes that are built to store water. This stored water can be used for many things, like providing drinking water for towns, helping farmers water their crops, or even generating electricity.
Some of the important reservoirs in Glacier County include:
- Four Horns Lake
- Kipps Lake
- Lake Sherburne
- Lower Two Medicine Reservoir
- Mission Lake
Images for kids
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Ice Berg Lake (Ice Lake), Glacier National Park, Montana.
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