Azure Lake (Whatcom County, Washington)

Azure Lake
Location North Cascades National Park, Whatcom County, Washington,
United States
Coordinates 48°46′07″N 121°15′14″W / 48.76861°N 121.25389°W / 48.76861; -121.25389Coordinates: 48°46′07″N 121°15′14″W / 48.76861°N 121.25389°W / 48.76861; -121.25389[1]
Type Cirque Lake
Primary outflows Stetattle Creek
Basin countries United States
Max. length .60 mi (0.97 km)
Max. width .40 mi (0.64 km)
Surface elevation 4,058 ft (1,237 m)[1]

Azure Lake is located in North Cascades National Park, in the U. S. state of Washington.[2] Azure Lake is .75 mi (1.21 km) east of McMillan Spire and is difficult to access due to being in a remote location in the park, well off any maintained trails.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Azure Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved June 29, 2013.
  2. Mount Challenger, WA (Map). Topoquest (USGS Quads). Retrieved June 29, 2013.
  3. Beckey, Fred (2008). Cascade Alpine Guide: Climbing and High Routes Rainy Pass to Fraser River. The Mountaineers Books. p. 406. ISBN 9781594854309.


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