List of lakes of Sweet Grass County, Montana facts for kids

Sweet Grass County in Montana is home to over 50 amazing lakes and reservoirs. These beautiful bodies of water are important for nature, wildlife, and fun outdoor activities. They are perfect places for exploring the outdoors, fishing, or just enjoying the peaceful scenery.

What are Lakes and Reservoirs?

Lakes are usually natural bodies of water. They are often formed by glaciers or rivers over many years. Reservoirs, on the other hand, are man-made. People build dams across rivers to create reservoirs. These are used to store water for drinking, farming, or making electricity. Both lakes and reservoirs in Sweet Grass County offer incredible natural beauty.

Discovering the Lakes of Sweet Grass County

Sweet Grass County has many lakes, especially high up in the mountains. These mountain lakes are often crystal clear and surrounded by stunning views. They are popular spots for hikers and anglers (people who fish). Each lake has its own unique features and charm. The "el." you see next to each lake means its elevation, or how high it is above sea level.

Named Lakes

• Armour Pond, 45°21′29″N 110°13′04″W / 45.35806°N 110.21778°W / 45.35806; -110.21778 (Armour Pond), el. 6,102 feet (1,860 m)
• Beley Lakes, 45°58′44″N 110°11′07″W / 45.97889°N 110.18528°W / 45.97889; -110.18528 (Beley Lakes), el. 6,450 feet (1,970 m)
• Blue Lake, 46°02′01″N 110°17′22″W / 46.03361°N 110.28944°W / 46.03361; -110.28944 (Blue Lake), el. 8,222 feet (2,506 m)
• Blue Lake, 45°11′58″N 110°12′50″W / 45.19944°N 110.21389°W / 45.19944; -110.21389 (Blue Lake), el. 9,465 feet (2,885 m)
• Burnt Gulch Lake, 45°14′39″N 110°09′00″W / 45.24417°N 110.15000°W / 45.24417; -110.15000 (Burnt Gulch Lake), el. 9,078 feet (2,767 m)
• Camp Lake, 45°28′17″N 110°06′56″W / 45.47139°N 110.11556°W / 45.47139; -110.11556 (Camp Lake), el. 8,983 feet (2,738 m)
• Cascade Lake, 46°03′56″N 110°15′43″W / 46.06556°N 110.26194°W / 46.06556; -110.26194 (Cascade Lake), el. 8,845 feet (2,696 m)
• Chalice Lake, 45°18′53″N 110°03′58″W / 45.31472°N 110.06611°W / 45.31472; -110.06611 (Chalice Lake), el. 9,626 feet (2,934 m)
• Cirque Lake, 45°14′12″N 110°05′07″W / 45.23667°N 110.08528°W / 45.23667; -110.08528 (Cirque Lake), el. 9,032 feet (2,753 m)
• Crazy Lake, 46°00′33″N 110°17′10″W / 46.00917°N 110.28611°W / 46.00917; -110.28611 (Crazy Lake), el. 9,137 feet (2,785 m)
• Divide Creek Lake, 45°22′48″N 110°06′46″W / 45.38000°N 110.11278°W / 45.38000; -110.11278 (Divide Creek Lake), el. 8,953 feet (2,729 m)
• Emerald Lake, 45°18′01″N 110°12′20″W / 45.30028°N 110.20556°W / 45.30028; -110.20556 (Emerald Lake), el. 9,111 feet (2,777 m)
• Favonius Lake, 45°13′05″N 110°05′56″W / 45.21806°N 110.09889°W / 45.21806; -110.09889 (Favonius Lake), el. 9,426 feet (2,873 m)
• Fish Lake, 45°15′08″N 110°06′36″W / 45.25222°N 110.11000°W / 45.25222; -110.11000 (Fish Lake), el. 9,475 feet (2,888 m)
• Granite Lake, 46°02′05″N 110°17′37″W / 46.03472°N 110.29361°W / 46.03472; -110.29361 (Granite Lake), el. 8,205 feet (2,501 m)
• Hidden Lake, 46°01′15″N 110°16′12″W / 46.02083°N 110.27000°W / 46.02083; -110.27000 (Hidden Lake), el. 9,652 feet (2,942 m)
• Horseshoe Lake, 45°16′11″N 110°10′56″W / 45.26972°N 110.18222°W / 45.26972; -110.18222 (Horseshoe Lake), el. 9,521 feet (2,902 m)
• Jay Lake, 45°18′23″N 110°04′02″W / 45.30639°N 110.06722°W / 45.30639; -110.06722 (Jay Lake), el. 9,819 feet (2,993 m)
• Jordan Lake, 45°14′08″N 110°04′43″W / 45.23556°N 110.07861°W / 45.23556; -110.07861 (Jordan Lake), el. 8,904 feet (2,714 m)
• Kent Lake, 45°38′36″N 109°36′21″W / 45.64333°N 109.60583°W / 45.64333; -109.60583 (Kent Lake), el. 4,754 feet (1,449 m)
• Lake Columbine, 45°13′03″N 110°08′43″W / 45.21750°N 110.14528°W / 45.21750; -110.14528 (Lake Columbine), el. 9,153 feet (2,790 m)
• Lake Kathleen, 45°14′24″N 110°11′21″W / 45.24000°N 110.18917°W / 45.24000; -110.18917 (Lake Kathleen), el. 7,585 feet (2,312 m)
• Lake Pinchot, 45°16′52″N 110°04′23″W / 45.28111°N 110.07306°W / 45.28111; -110.07306 (Lake Pinchot), el. 9,288 feet (2,831 m)
• Lightning Lake, 45°20′05″N 110°04′14″W / 45.33472°N 110.07056°W / 45.33472; -110.07056 (Lightning Lake), el. 9,383 feet (2,860 m)
• Lost Lake, 46°00′15″N 110°16′58″W / 46.00417°N 110.28278°W / 46.00417; -110.28278 (Lost Lake), el. 8,950 feet (2,730 m)
• Lower Glaston Lake, 45°59′59″N 109°49′57″W / 45.99972°N 109.83250°W / 45.99972; -109.83250 (Lower Glaston Lake), el. 4,659 feet (1,420 m)
• Martes Lake, 45°14′58″N 110°05′10″W / 45.24944°N 110.08611°W / 45.24944; -110.08611 (Martes Lake), el. 9,409 feet (2,868 m)
• Mirror Lake, 45°16′37″N 110°08′59″W / 45.27694°N 110.14972°W / 45.27694; -110.14972 (Mirror Lake), el. 9,678 feet (2,950 m)
• Moccasin Lake, 45°29′31″N 110°00′25″W / 45.49194°N 110.00694°W / 45.49194; -110.00694 (Moccasin Lake), el. 7,513 feet (2,290 m)
• Mouse Lake, 45°12′34″N 110°05′47″W / 45.20944°N 110.09639°W / 45.20944; -110.09639 (Mouse Lake), el. 9,669 feet (2,947 m)
• North Picket Pin Lake, 45°25′51″N 110°02′28″W / 45.43083°N 110.04111°W / 45.43083; -110.04111 (North Picket Pin Lake), el. 8,825 feet (2,690 m)
• Owl Lake, 45°16′33″N 110°06′01″W / 45.27583°N 110.10028°W / 45.27583; -110.10028 (Owl Lake), el. 9,544 feet (2,909 m)
• Pentad Lake, 45°13′18″N 110°06′12″W / 45.22167°N 110.10333°W / 45.22167; -110.10333 (Pentad Lake), el. 9,399 feet (2,865 m)
• Pipit Lake, 45°16′22″N 110°06′19″W / 45.27278°N 110.10528°W / 45.27278; -110.10528 (Pipit Lake), el. 9,583 feet (2,921 m)
• Rainbow Lakes, 45°16′08″N 110°07′40″W / 45.26889°N 110.12778°W / 45.26889; -110.12778 (Rainbow Lakes), el. 9,442 feet (2,878 m)
• Rein Lake, 46°10′53″N 110°11′09″W / 46.18139°N 110.18583°W / 46.18139; -110.18583 (Rein Lake), el. 6,024 feet (1,836 m)
• South Picket Pin Lake, 45°25′31″N 110°02′44″W / 45.42528°N 110.04556°W / 45.42528; -110.04556 (South Picket Pin Lake), el. 9,098 feet (2,773 m)
• Sundown Lake, 45°13′59″N 110°06′12″W / 45.23306°N 110.10333°W / 45.23306; -110.10333 (Sundown Lake), el. 9,495 feet (2,894 m)
• Sunken Rock Lake, 45°14′45″N 110°05′31″W / 45.24583°N 110.09194°W / 45.24583; -110.09194 (Sunken Rock Lake), el. 9,521 feet (2,902 m)
• Swamp Lake, 45°57′59″N 110°16′30″W / 45.96639°N 110.27500°W / 45.96639; -110.27500 (Swamp Lake), el. 8,789 feet (2,679 m)
• Thunder Lake, 46°02′06″N 110°16′59″W / 46.03500°N 110.28306°W / 46.03500; -110.28306 (Thunder Lake), el. 8,061 feet (2,457 m)
• Trout Lake, 45°20′15″N 110°13′47″W / 45.33750°N 110.22972°W / 45.33750; -110.22972 (Trout Lake), el. 6,155 feet (1,876 m)
• Wounded Man Lake, 45°16′16″N 110°05′05″W / 45.27111°N 110.08472°W / 45.27111; -110.08472 (Wounded Man Lake), el. 9,258 feet (2,822 m)

Important Reservoirs

Reservoirs are also very important in Sweet Grass County. They help manage water resources for people and farms. These man-made lakes are often just as beautiful as natural ones and provide similar opportunities for outdoor fun.

Named Reservoirs

• Beley Pond, 45°52′03″N 109°59′31″W / 45.86750°N 109.99194°W / 45.86750; -109.99194 (Beley Pond), el. 4,426 feet (1,349 m)
• Glass Lindsay Lakes Lower Reservoir, 46°00′00″N 109°50′09″W / 46.00000°N 109.83583°W / 46.00000; -109.83583 (Glass Lindsay Lakes Lower Reservoir), el. 4,659 feet (1,420 m)
• Lake Adam Upper Reservoir, 46°03′42″N 109°48′21″W / 46.06167°N 109.80583°W / 46.06167; -109.80583 (Lake Adam Upper Reservoir), el. 4,718 feet (1,438 m)
• Lake Adam Upper Reservoir, 46°03′42″N 109°48′27″W / 46.06167°N 109.80750°W / 46.06167; -109.80750 (Lake Adam Upper Reservoir), el. 4,721 feet (1,439 m)
• Lake Adams Upper Reservoir, 46°02′48″N 109°48′33″W / 46.04667°N 109.80917°W / 46.04667; -109.80917 (Lake Adams Upper Reservoir), el. 4,705 feet (1,434 m)
• Lavold Reservoir, 45°57′20″N 109°53′18″W / 45.95556°N 109.88833°W / 45.95556; -109.88833 (Lavold Reservoir), el. 4,363 feet (1,330 m)
• Upper Glaston Lake, 46°02′11″N 109°49′39″W / 46.03639°N 109.82750°W / 46.03639; -109.82750 (Upper Glaston Lake), el. 4,711 feet (1,436 m)

See also

• List of lakes in Montana