Black Lake (Washington)

Black Lake
Lake
Country United States
State Washington
Region Southwest Washington
Location Near Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater
 - elevation 134 m (440 ft)
 - coordinates 46°59′31″N 122°58′41″W / 46.992°N 122.978°W / 46.992; -122.978Coordinates: 46°59′31″N 122°58′41″W / 46.992°N 122.978°W / 46.992; -122.978[1]
Area 573.7 acres (232 ha)
Biome Temperate coniferous forest
Location of Black Lake in Washington State

Black Lake[2] is a lake located about 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Olympia, Washington.[3]

Black Lake was so named on account of the dark character of its water.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Black Lake Topo Map, Thurston County WA (Maytown Area)".
  2. ↑ "Black Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  3. ↑ https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/washington/228/
  4. ↑ "Thurston County Place Names: A Heritage Guide" (PDF). Thurston County Historical Commission. 1992. p. 6. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
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