Thurston Lake is a lake adjacent to the southeast side of the much larger Clear Lake.[1] in Northern California.
| Thurston Lake | |
|---|---|
  Thurston Lake  Thurston Lake | |
| Location | Lake County, California |
| Coordinates | 38°55′43.8″N 122°40′17.2″W / 38.928833°N 122.671444°W |
| Type | lake |
| Surface elevation | 1,388 feet (423 m) |
In the past, volcanic deposits formed a ridge separating Thurston Lake from Clear Lake. The lake is notably turbid, the result of clayey runoff from nearby Manning Flat.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Thurston Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
- ^ Enderlin, A. "CLEAR LAKE GEOLOGY FIELD TRIP GUIDE FOR TEACHERS". LAKE Science Collaborative TEACHER LESSON PLANS. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
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