Swiftcurrent Lake Explained

Swiftcurrent Lake
Coords:48.7953°N -113.6614°W[1]
Type:Natural
Basin Countries:United States
Length:1miles
Width:0.5miles
Max-Depth:30feet
Elevation:4878feet
Pushpin Map:Montana#USA
Pushpin Map Alt:Location of Swiftcurrent Lake in Montana, USA.

Swiftcurrent Lake is located in the Many Glacier region of Glacier National Park, in the U.S. state of Montana.[2] The Many Glacier Hotel, the largest hotel in the park, is along the east shore of the lake. Many hiking trails originate from the area and scenic tour boats provide access to the lake for visitors.

Swiftcurrent Lake lies at above sea level.[2] Nearby lakes include the much larger Lake Sherburne to the east and Lake Josephine to the immediate southwest. The mountains immediately west of the lake rise above the lake. The fast disappearing Grinnell Glacier is one of several glaciers and snowfields that provide water for the streams that replenish the lake. Mount Gould, Grinnell Point and Mount Wilbur are the largest mountains immediately west of the lake. It consists of two basins, each between and in depth. [3]

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Notes and References

  1. 777378. Swiftcurrent Lake. 2011-01-30.
  2. Web site: Many Glacier, MT. TopoQuest. Map (USGS Quad). 2011-01-30.
  3. Web site: Swiftcurrent Lake, Montana, USA. lakelubbers.com. 2021-09-10.