Lake Maratanza

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Lake Maratanza

Lake Maratanza viewed from the west shore in July, 2011.
Location Ellenville, Wawarsing. New York, USA
Coordinates 41°40′49″N 74°21′10″W / 41.680156°N 74.352808°W / 41.680156; -74.352808 (Lake Maratanza)Coordinates: 41°40′49″N 74°21′10″W / 41.680156°N 74.352808°W / 41.680156; -74.352808 (Lake Maratanza)
Basin countries United States
Surface elevation 2,245 ft (684 m)

Lake Maratanza is the highest lake in New York's Shawangunk Ridge at 2,245 feet (684 m) above sea level. It is within Sam's Point Preserve.

The lake is dammed, and supplies drinking water to Ellenville, New York.

See also

  • List of reservoirs and dams in New York
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