Luna Lake (Washington) facts for kids
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Luna Lake partially imaged at bottom left in this 1960 image
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| Location | North Cascades National Park, Whatcom County, Washington, United States |
| Type | Glacial Lake |
| Primary outflows | Luna Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 500 yd (460 m) |
| Max. width | 250 yd (230 m) |
| Surface elevation | 4,902 ft (1,494 m) |
Luna Lake is located in North Cascades National Park, in the U. S. state of Washington. Situated 1 mi (1.6 km) southwest of Luna Peak which is the tallest mountain in the rugged Picket Range, Luna Lake is a proglacial lake impounded by the moraine of a retreated glacier.
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