Lake McDonald
Lake McDonald is the largest lake in Glacier National Park. It is in Flathead County, Montana. The lake is named after Duncan McDonald. McDonald was a worker for Hudson's Bay Company who carved his name on a tree near the lake in 1878.[1][2]
| Location | Glacier National Park, Flathead County, Montana, US |
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| Coordinates | 48°34′09″N 113°56′07″W / 48.56917°N 113.93528°WCoordinates: 48°34′09″N 113°56′07″W / 48.56917°N 113.93528°W |
| Lake type | Natural lake |
| Primary inflows | Various streams |
| Primary outflows | McDonald Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 10 mi (16 km) |
| Max. width | 1 mi (1.6 km) |
| Surface area | 6,823 acres (2,761 ha) |
| Max. depth | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Surface elevation | 3,153 ft (961 m) |
References
- ↑ A Brief History of the West Side of Glacier National Park (in en). www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2026-05-18.
- ↑ Belton Chalets, West Glacier Mercantile, Apgar Village and Motel Lake McDonald. Glacier Park Foundation. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
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