List of lakes of Granite County, Montana facts for kids

Granite County, Montana, is a really cool place in the United States. It's famous for having lots of water bodies, like lakes and reservoirs. In fact, there are at least 75 named lakes and reservoirs here! These watery spots are important for nature and for people too. They offer homes for animals and plants, and sometimes they help us store water or create electricity.

What are Lakes and Reservoirs?

Lakes: Nature's Ponds

A lake is a large area of water surrounded by land. Most lakes are filled with fresh water, but some can be salty. Natural lakes are usually formed by things like glaciers moving across the land, volcanoes, or even earthquakes. They are often fed by rivers, streams, or rainfall.

In Granite County, many lakes are high up in the mountains. These are often called "alpine lakes." They are usually very clear and cold. Many of these lakes are quite old, formed thousands of years ago.

Reservoirs: Lakes Made by People

A reservoir is also a large body of water, but it's usually made by people. We create reservoirs by building a dam across a river or stream. This dam holds back the water, forming a big lake behind it. Reservoirs are super useful! They can store water for drinking, for farms, or for making electricity (this is called hydroelectric power). They can also help control floods.

So, while both lakes and reservoirs are bodies of water, one is natural and the other is built by humans for specific purposes.

Exploring Granite County's Lakes

Granite County is home to many beautiful natural lakes. Each one has its own unique features. Many of these lakes are found in the rugged mountains, making them popular spots for hiking and exploring. The "el." you see next to each lake means its elevation, which is how high it is above sea level. The coordinates (like 46|19|57|N|113|03|43|W) tell you the exact location on a map.

Here are some of the natural lakes you can find:

• Albicaulis Lake, el. 7,730 feet (2,360 m)
• Alpine Lake, el. 7,887 feet (2,404 m)
• Altoona Lakes, el. 7,628 feet (2,325 m)
• Bielenberg Lake, el. 7,470 feet (2,280 m)
• Boulder Lakes, el. 7,510 feet (2,290 m)
• Carpp Lake, el. 7,680 feet (2,340 m)
• Copper Creek Lakes, el. 7,247 feet (2,209 m)
• Crystal Lake, el. 7,664 feet (2,336 m)
• Dead Lake, el. 7,703 feet (2,348 m)
• Dora Thorn Lake, el. 7,493 feet (2,284 m)
• Echo Lake, el. 6,676 feet (2,035 m)
• Edith Lake, el. 7,858 feet (2,395 m)
• Flower Lake, el. 8,514 feet (2,595 m)
• Fred Burr Lake, el. 7,641 feet (2,329 m)
• Fuse Lake, el. 7,684 feet (2,342 m)
• George Lake, el. 7,024 feet (2,141 m)
• Goat Mountain Lakes, el. 8,300 feet (2,500 m)
• Gold Creek Lakes, el. 7,260 feet (2,210 m)
• Green Canyon Lake, el. 7,428 feet (2,264 m)
• Green Lake, el. 7,828 feet (2,386 m)
• Hidden Lake, el. 7,274 feet (2,217 m)
• Hunters Lake, el. 7,769 feet (2,368 m)
• Ivanhoe Lake, el. 7,782 feet (2,372 m)
• Johnson Lake, el. 7,648 feet (2,331 m)
• Kaiser Lake, el. 5,984 feet (1,824 m)
• Kroger Pond, el. 5,508 feet (1,679 m)
• Lake Abundance, el. 7,237 feet (2,206 m)
• Lion Lake, el. 7,871 feet (2,399 m)
• Little Fish Lake, el. 6,824 feet (2,080 m)
• Little Fred Burr Lake, el. 7,546 feet (2,300 m)
• Little Johnson Lake, el. 8,035 feet (2,449 m)
• Little Racetrack Lake, el. 7,467 feet (2,276 m)
• Lower Carpp Lake, el. 7,671 feet (2,338 m)
• Martin Lake, el. 8,323 feet (2,537 m)
• Meadow Lakes, el. 7,785 feet (2,373 m)
• Meadow Lakes, el. 7,306 feet (2,227 m)
• Medicine Lake, el. 6,758 feet (2,060 m)
• Milo Lake, el. 5,554 feet (1,693 m)
• Moose Lake, el. 6,040 feet (1,840 m)
• Mud Lake, el. 7,615 feet (2,321 m)
• Mud Lake, el. 7,031 feet (2,143 m)
• Page Lake, el. 8,320 feet (2,540 m)
• Phyllis Lake, el. 7,943 feet (2,421 m)
• Porcupine Lake, el. 7,746 feet (2,361 m)
• Potato Lakes, el. 5,640 feet (1,720 m)
• Pozega Lakes, el. 7,533 feet (2,296 m)
• Racetrack Lake, el. 7,664 feet (2,336 m)
• Rainbow Lake, el. 7,260 feet (2,210 m)
• Sauer Lake, el. 8,189 feet (2,496 m)
• Sidney Lake, el. 7,634 feet (2,327 m)
• Spruce Lake, el. 8,058 feet (2,456 m)
• Stewart Lake (Granite County, Montana), el. 6,716 feet (2,047 m)
• Stony Lake, el. 7,103 feet (2,165 m)
• Susie Lake, el. 6,230 feet (1,900 m)
• Tamarack Lake, el. 8,304 feet (2,531 m)
• Thompson Lake (Granite County, Montana), el. 7,943 feet (2,421 m)
• Thornton Lake, el. 7,582 feet (2,311 m)
• Tolean Lake, el. 7,782 feet (2,372 m)
• Upper Carpp Lake, el. 8,340 feet (2,540 m)
• Upper Phyllis Lake, el. 8,146 feet (2,483 m)
• Whetstone Lake, el. 7,552 feet (2,302 m)

Important Reservoirs in Granite County

These are the lakes that have been created by people to help manage water resources in the area. They are very important for the communities around Granite County.

• Albicaulis Lake, el. 7,730 feet (2,360 m)
• Alpine Lake, el. 7,887 feet (2,404 m)
• Big Pozega Lake, el. 7,533 feet (2,296 m)
• East Fork Reservoir, el. 6,056 feet (1,846 m)
• Fisher Lake, el. 7,447 feet (2,270 m)
• Georgetown Lake, el. 6,361 feet (1,939 m)
• Gold Creek Lake, el. 7,260 feet (2,210 m)
• Goldberg Reservoir, el. 6,243 feet (1,903 m)
• Green Lake, el. 7,805 feet (2,379 m)
• Little Pozega Lake, el. 7,703 feet (2,348 m)
• Lower Willow Creek Reservoir, el. 4,728 feet (1,441 m)
• Mud Lake, el. 8,169 feet (2,490 m)
• Racetrack Lake, el. 7,963 feet (2,427 m)
• Stephens Reservoir, el. 6,381 feet (1,945 m)

See also

• List of lakes in Montana