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Hatchet Lake (Idaho)

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Type
  
Glacial

Max. length
  
1,132 ft (345 m)

Surface area
  
13.25 acres (5.36 ha)

Area
  
5 ha

Width
  
305 m

Basin countries
  
United States

Max. width
  
1,001 ft (305 m)

Surface elevation
  
2,709 m

Length
  
345 m

Outflow location
  
East Fork Salmon River

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Primary outflows
  
Little Boulder Creek to East Fork Salmon River

Hatchet Lake is an alpine lake in Custer County, Idaho, United States, located in the White Cloud Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The lake is named for its distinct hatchet shape as seen from above.

Map of Hatchet Lake, Idaho 83227, USA

Hatchet Lake is northeast of Merriam Peak and located in the lower section of the Boulder Chain Lakes Basin. The lake is accessed from Sawtooth National Forest trail 683.

References

Hatchet Lake (Idaho) Wikipedia