North Furlong Lake is a glacial tarn in the Ruby Mountains, in Elko County in the northeastern part of the state of Nevada.[1] It is located at the head of North Furlong Canyon at approximately 40°33.4′N 115°24.8′W, and at an elevation of 9590 feet (2920 meters). It has an area of approximately 16 acres (6.5 hectares), and a depth of up to 20 feet (6 meters). This is a common camp for users of the Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail, which passes nearby.
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Location | Ruby Mountains, Elko County, Nevada |
Coordinates | 40°33′24″N 115°24′48″W |
Type | tarn |
Basin countries | United States |
Surface area | 16 acres (6.5 ha) |
Max. depth | 20 ft (6.1 m) |
Surface elevation | 9,590 ft (2,920 m) |
North Furlong Lake is the primary source of North Furlong Creek, which after exiting the mountains merges with other streams to form the South Fork of the Humboldt River.
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