Tupper Lake (New York) facts for kids
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 Tupper Lake
Location in New York
Tupper Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | Adirondack Park, Altamont / Piercefield, New York, US |
| Coordinates | 44°10′N 74°32′W / 44.17°N 74.54°W |
| Primary inflows | Raquette River, Bog River |
| Primary outflows | Raquette River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 66 km (41 mi) |
| Surface area | 44 km2 (17 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Water volume | 456 km3 (370,000,000 acre⋅ft) |
| Shore length1 | 33 km (21 mi) |
| Islands | County Line Island, Bluff Island, Birch Island-for sale |
| Settlements | Village of Tupper Lake |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Tupper Lake is a beautiful lake located in New York State, United States. It is part of the amazing Adirondack Park. The lake stretches across two different counties: St. Lawrence County and Franklin County.
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About Tupper Lake
Tupper Lake is a long lake that runs from the northeast to the southwest. The Raquette River flows into the lake and also flows out of it. This means the river helps keep the lake full and fresh. The deepest part of the lake is about 45 meters (148 feet) deep.
Where is Tupper Lake?
The lake is found in two towns: Altamont in Franklin County and Piercefield in St. Lawrence County. The small community known as the Village of Tupper Lake is located at the northeast end of the lake.
Parts of the Lake
Tupper Lake has a few interesting "arms" or sections.
- Raquette Pond is an arm of the lake found near the village. It is at the northwest end.
- Simon Pond is another arm of the lake. You can find it south of the village.
Islands in the Lake
Tupper Lake is home to several islands. Some of these islands include County Line Island and Bluff Island. These islands add to the natural beauty of the lake.
History of Tupper Lake
People have known about Tupper Lake for a very long time. Native Americans who lived in the area discovered the lake around the 16th century. This was long before Europeans arrived. The first European to see the lake was a land surveyor named Ansel Tupper. The lake was later named after him.
