Lake Lewis (Northern Territory)

Lake Lewis is an ephemeral salt lake in the Northern Territory of Australia located in the locality of Anmatjere[1] about 170 kilometres (110 mi) north-west of the town of Alice Springs.[2]

Lake Lewis
Lake Lewis
LocationAnmatjere, Northern Territory, Australia
Coordinates22°53′S 132°26′E
TypeSalt lake
EtymologyJohn W. Lewis
Basin countriesAustralia

The lake is fed by several nearby creeks; during periods of heavy rain, the lake can grow beyond its usual size and can last as long as six months.[2] The lake system encompasses a number of different terrains, including large areas of saltpans and claypans. Lake Lewis is bounded in the north by Stuart Bluff Range.[2]

The lake was named after John W Lewis, who accompanied P.E. Warburton's expedition in 1873 from the Northern Territory to the Oakover River in Western Australia.[1]

Lake Lewis is also an important site for birds with Black-winged Stilts and Grey Teals, both uncommon species in the Northern Territory, being known to visit the lake.[2]

References
  1. "Place Names Register Extract for "Lake Lewis"". NT Place Names Register. Northern Territory Government. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
  2. "Lake Lewis and surrounds - Site of Conservation Significance" (PDF). territorystories.nt.gov.au. Northern Territory Government. pp. 176–179. Retrieved 5 January 2019 – via Northern Territory Library.


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