Verdi Lake, Nevada
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Verdi Lake is a glacial tarn in the Ruby Mountains, in Elko County in the northeastern part of the state of Nevada. It is located at the head of Talbot Canyon at approximately 40°38.9'N and 115°21.2'W, and at an elevation of 10,220 feet (3115 meters). It has an area of approximately 6 acres (2.4 hectares), and a depth of up to 86 feet (26 meters).
Verdi Lake is unusual in two respects. It is the highest lake in the Ruby Mountains, and is therefore the last to thaw out in the spring. Also, it does not normally have a surface outlet. Lake water seeps into the soil and emerges as a spring several hundred yards down Talbot Canyon. This is the major source of flow to Talbot Creek, which after exiting the mountains passes near the community of Lamoille, merges with Lamoille Creek, which then meanders down Lamoille Valley and merges with the main branch of the Humboldt River.
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