Snow Lake (Nevada)

Snow Lake (Nevada)

Infobox lake
lake_name = Snow Lake
image_lake = SnowLakeNV.jpg
caption_lake =
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location = Ruby Mountains, Elko County, Nevada
coords = coord|40|36.1|N|115|24.0|W|region:US_type:waterbody|display=inline,title
type = tarn
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basin_countries = United States
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elevation = convert|10150|ft|m|abbr=on
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Snow Lake is a glacial tarn in the Ruby Mountains, in Elko County in the northeastern part of the state of Nevada. It is located at the head of Box Canyon just south of Snow Lake Peak, at approximately coord|40|36.1|N|115|24.0|W|region:US_type:waterbody, and at an elevation of 10,150 feet (3095 meters).


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