Two Medicine Lake

Two Medicine Lake

Two Medicine Lake and Sinopah Mountain
Location Glacier National Park, Glacier County, Montana, US
Coordinates 48°28′37″N 113°23′15″W / 48.47694°N 113.38750°W / 48.47694; -113.38750Coordinates: 48°28′37″N 113°23′15″W / 48.47694°N 113.38750°W / 48.47694; -113.38750[1]
Type Natural
Primary inflows Two Medicine Creek
Primary outflows Two Medicine Creek
Basin countries United States
Max. length 2 miles (3.2 km)
Max. width .33 miles (0.53 km)
Surface elevation 5,164 ft (1,574 m)

Two Medicine Lake is located in Glacier National Park, in the U. S. state of Montana. Two Medicine Lake is approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) long and .33 miles (0.53 km) wide. Sinopah Mountain dominates the western terminus of the lake, while immediately to the north, Rising Wolf Mountain rises over 4,450 feet (1,360 m) above the lake.[2] Several hiking trails begin at the eastern end of the lake, which is accessible by vehicle. The National Historic Landmark Two Medicine Store and the National Register of Historic Places Swanson Boathouse structures are also near the eastern side of the lake. A short outlet stream connects Two Medicine Lake with Pray Lake to the northeast.

See also

List of lakes in Glacier County, Montana

References

  1. "Two Medicine Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2010-12-31.
  2. "Mount Rockwell, MT" (Map (USGS Quad)). TopoQuest. Retrieved 2010-12-31.
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