Quartz Lake

This article is about the lake in Montana. For the lake in Alaska, see Quartz Lake (Alaska).
Quartz Lake
Location Glacier National Park, Flathead County, Montana, US
Coordinates 48°49′31″N 114°06′18″W / 48.82528°N 114.10500°WCoordinates: 48°49′31″N 114°06′18″W / 48.82528°N 114.10500°W[1]
Type Natural
Primary inflows Quartz Creek
Primary outflows Quartz Creek
Basin countries United States
Max. length 4 mi (6.4 km)
Max. width .50 mi (0.80 km)
Surface elevation 4,416 ft (1,346 m)

Quartz Lake is located in Glacier National Park, in the U. S. state of Montana. Quartz Lake is only 150 yards (140 m) east of Middle Quartz Lake.[2] Quartz Lake is a 6 miles (9.7 km) hike from the Bowman Lake Picnic Area.[3] The historic Quartz Lake Patrol Cabin is on the western shore of Quartz Lake.

See also

List of lakes in Flathead County, Montana (M-Z)

References

  1. ↑ "Quartz Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2011-03-05.
  2. ↑ "Vulture Peak, MT" (Map (USGS Quad). TopoQuest. Retrieved 2011-03-05.
  3. ↑ "Day Hikes in Glacier" (pdf). Plan Your Visit. National Park Service. Retrieved 2011-03-05.