Seeley Lake (lake)
| Seeley Lake | |
|---|---|
Image of Seeley Lake | |
| Location | Missoula County, Montana, US |
| Coordinates | 47°11′N 113°31′W / 47.19°N 113.51°W |
| Type | Glacial |
| Etymology | Named after Jasper B. Seely, the area's first forest ranger; spelling altered by surveyors |
| Primary inflows | Clearwater River |
| Primary outflows | Clearwater River |
| Surface area | 1,031 acres (417 ha) |
| Average depth | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Max. depth | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Water volume | 58,464 acre⋅ft (72,114,000 m3) |
| Surface elevation | 3,998 ft (1,219 m) |
| References | |
Seeley Lake is a natural glacial lake located in Missoula County, Montana, within the Lolo National Forest. It lies immediately west of the community of Seeley Lake and is part of the Clearwater River chain of lakes in western Montana. The lake is a popular destination for outdoor recreation and is notable for its ecological diversity and role in regional watershed health.