Muncho Lake
Muncho Lake is a lake in northern British Columbia, Canada.
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| Location | British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 59°00′N 125°46′W |
| Primary inflows | Trout River, Muncho Creek |
| Primary outflows | Trout River |
| Max. length | 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) |
| Max. width | 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) |
| Max. depth | 223 m (732 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 820 m (2,690 ft) |
| Settlements | Muncho Lake, British Columbia |
Geography
The lake is part of the Muncho Lake Provincial Park and located at kilometre 681 (mile 423)[1] of the Alaska Highway. The lake is about 12 km (7.5 mi) long and its width varies between 1 and 6 km. It reaches a maximum depth of 223 m (732 ft). The surrounding peaks (the Terminal Range of the Muskwa Ranges to the west and the Sentinel Range to the east) reach altitudes of more than 2,000 m (6,600 ft), while the lake lies at an elevation of 820 m (2,690 ft). It is formed along the Trout River, a tributary of the Liard River.
The jade green color of the lake is attributed to the presence of copper oxide leached from the bedrock underneath.[2] Its name is derived from the Kaska language in which "muncho" translates as "big water".[3]
The small community of Muncho Lake is established on the lake's southern shore, at the confluence of Trout River and Muncho Creek. The Muncho Lake/Mile 462 Water Aerodrome is set up along the eastern shore of the lake, at Mile 462 of the Alaska Highway.
