Lake Nooney
Lake Nooney is located in Glacier National Park, in the U. S. state of Montana. The lake is east of Mount Custer and .50 miles (0.80 km) west of Lake Wurdeman. The Herbst Glacier is located above the lake to the northwest.[2] Rock flour (silt) from melting glaciers make the lake appear opaque turquoise in color.
Lake Nooney | |
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Lake Wurdeman (lower left) and Lake Nooney (center) | |
Lake Nooney Lake Nooney | |
Location | Glacier National Park, Glacier County, Montana, US |
Coordinates | 48°58′47″N 114°02′38″W[1] |
Type | Natural |
Primary outflows | Boundary Creek |
Basin countries | United States |
Max. length | .60 miles (0.97 km) |
Max. width | .25 miles (0.40 km) |
Surface elevation | 5,500 ft (1,700 m) |
See also
- List of lakes in Glacier County, Montana
References
- "Lake Nooney". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2011-02-06.
- "Mount Carter, MT" (Map (USGS Quad)). TopoQuest. Retrieved 2011-02-06.
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