Mica Lake

Mica Lake is located in Grand Teton National Park, in the U. S. state of Wyoming.[2] Mica Lake is a glacial lake which has a turquoise coloring due to silt from the now vanished Petersen Glacier. Situated .40 miles (0.64 km) south of Lake Solitude, Mica Lake can be seen from Paintbrush Divide.

Mica Lake
Mica Lake (lower right) colored from silt from Petersen Glacier
LocationGrand Teton National Park, Teton County, Wyoming, US
Coordinates43°47′01″N 110°50′39″W[1]
TypeGlacial Lake
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length.15 mi (0.24 km)
Max. width.10 mi (0.16 km)
Surface elevation9,564 ft (2,915 m)[1]

References

  1. "Mica Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2011-12-02.
  2. Mount Moran, WY (Map). Topoquest (USGS Quads). Retrieved 2011-12-02.


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