Soldier Lakes (Nevada) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Soldier Lakes
The larger of the Soldier Lakes, and the Ruby Crest
Soldier Lakes Location in Nevada
Location	Ruby Mountains
Coordinates	40°44.1′N 115°16.4′W / 40.7350°N 115.2733°W / 40.7350; -115.2733
Type	Tarn
Etymology	Soldier Basin
Primary outflows	Soldier Creek Humboldt River
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	6 acres (2.4 ha)
Max. depth	14 feet (4.3 m)
Surface elevation	9,100 feet (2,800 m)

The Soldier Lakes are a cluster of more than a dozen glacial tarns in the Ruby Mountains, in Elko County in the northeastern part of the state of Nevada. They are located on the shelf of Soldier Basin on the eastern side of the mountains (although draining to the west via Soldier Creek) at an elevation of 9,100 feet (2,800 m). They have a combined area of approximately 6 acres (2.4 ha), and a depth of up to 14 feet (4.3 m).

The Soldier Lakes are some of the sources of Soldier Creek, which flows from the eastern side of the Ruby Mountains through Soldier Canyon, exits the mountains to the west into Lamoille Valley, and then merges with the main branch of the Humboldt River.