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List of lakes of Wibaux County, Montana facts for kids

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Wibaux County, Montana, is a place in the eastern part of the state. Like many areas, it has important water sources. These include natural lakes and man-made reservoirs. These water bodies are vital for wildlife, farming, and sometimes for people to enjoy. This article will tell you about some of the named water bodies found here.

Lamesteer Reservoir

One important water body in Wibaux County is the Lamesteer Reservoir. A reservoir is like a big, artificial lake. People build dams across rivers or streams to create reservoirs. They store water for different uses. This can include drinking water, irrigation for farms, or even creating electricity.

Lamesteer Reservoir is located in a specific spot in Wibaux County. Its exact location is at 46 degrees, 48 minutes, 0 seconds North latitude and 104 degrees, 9 minutes, 26 seconds West longitude. This helps people find it on a map. The reservoir sits at an elevation of about 2,926 feet (which is about 892 meters) above sea level. This means it is quite high up compared to the ocean.

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