Quartz Lake

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Quartz Lake
Location of Quartz Lake in Montana, USA.
Location of Quartz Lake in Montana, USA.
Quartz Lake
Location of Quartz Lake in Montana, USA.
Location of Quartz Lake in Montana, USA.
Quartz Lake
LocationGlacier National Park, Flathead County, Montana, US
Coordinates48°49′31″N 114°06′18″W / 48.82528°N 114.10500°W / 48.82528; -114.10500Coordinates: 48°49′31″N 114°06′18″W / 48.82528°N 114.10500°W / 48.82528; -114.10500[1]
TypeNatural
Primary inflowsQuartz Creek
Primary outflowsQuartz Creek
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length4 mi (6.4 km)
Max. width.50 mi (0.80 km)
Surface elevation4,416 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.


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