Azure Lake
Location of Azure Lake in Washington, USA.
Location of Azure Lake in Washington, USA.
Azure Lake
Location of Azure Lake in Washington, USA.
Location of Azure Lake in Washington, USA.
Azure Lake
LocationNorth Cascades National Park, Whatcom County, Washington,
United States
Coordinates48°46′07″N 121°15′14″W / 48.76861°N 121.25389°W / 48.76861; -121.25389[1]
TypeLake
Primary outflowsStetattle Creek
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length.60 mi (0.97 km)
Max. width.40 mi (0.64 km)
Surface elevation4,058 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, one mile southwest of Rhino Butte, and one mie north of Glee Peak. It is difficult to access due to being in a remote location in the park, well off any maintained trails.[3]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Azure Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. 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.
  • Winter photo of Azure Lake: Flickr


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