Trillium Lake
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| Location | Oregon |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: |
| Lake type | artificial |
| Primary inflows | Mud Creek |
| Primary outflows | Mud Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 3,000 ft (910 m) |
| Max. width | 1,400 ft (430 m) |
| Surface area | 57 acres (23 ha) |
| Average depth | 7 ft (2.1 m) |
| Max. depth | 16 ft (4.9 m) |
| Surface elevation | 3,601 ft (1,098 m) |
| Islands | 0 |
| Settlements | (none) |
| References | [1] |
Trillium Lake is a lake situated roughly southwest of Mount Hood in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is an artificial lake, created by the damming of Mud Creek.[2] It was part of the Barlow Road, a component of the Oregon Trail. Closely spaced logs provided passing immigrants with access across marshes to Summit Meadow which was a tollgate from 1866-1870.[3] The trillium for which it is named is the Genus name for several species of a flower indigenous to the Pacific Northwest and other temperate climates.
The lake is popular for fishing and photography, often providing a good reflection of the mountain. Trillium Lake Campground is administered by the Zigzag Ranger District of the Mount Hood National Forest.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Trillium Lake. The Fly Fishing Shop, Welches, Oregon. Retrieved on 2008-02-26.
- ^ TopoQuest - Trillium Lake, USGS Mount Hood South (OR) Topo Map
- ^ Trillium Lake/Summit Meadow
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