Miles Lake facts for kids

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Location	Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska, United States
Coordinates	60°40′53″N 144°40′3″W / 60.68139°N 144.66750°W / 60.68139; -144.66750 (Miles Lake (Valdez-Cordova CA))
Primary inflows	Miles Glacier
Primary outflows	Copper River
Basin countries	United States
Max. length	3.5 mi (5.6 km)
Surface elevation	125 feet (38 m)

Miles Lake is a beautiful lake located in the state of Alaska, in the United States. It is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) long. This lake is special because it sits right at the end of a huge ice river called the Miles Glacier.

Miles Lake is found about 33 miles (53 km) north of a place called Katalla. It's also nestled within the amazing Chugach Mountains. The water from Miles Lake flows into a larger river known as the Copper River.

Where Did the Name Come From?

Miles Lake gets its name from the Miles Glacier. The glacier itself was named a long time ago, in 1885. A person named Lt. Allen gave it this name.

He named it after a famous military leader, Major General Nelson A. Miles. General Miles lived from 1839 to 1925. He was an important figure in American history.