Miles Lake

Miles Lake is a 3.5 miles (5.6 km) long glacial lake in the U.S. state of Alaska. It is located in the valley of the Copper River, which pools to create it. The lake includes the terminus of Miles Glacier, 33 miles (53 km) north of Katalla, Chugach Mountains, and flows into the lower Copper River (Alaska).^[1]

LocationValdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska, United States

Coordinates60°40′53″N 144°40′3″W^[1]

Primary inflows

Miles Glacier,^[1] Copper River

Primary outflows

Copper River^[1]

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Miles Lake
Aerial view of Miles Lake (left), Miles Glacier Bridge, Copper River (right), and Goat Mountain.
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Location	Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska, United States
Coordinates	60°40′53″N 144°40′3″W[1]
Primary inflows	Miles Glacier,[1] Copper River
Primary outflows	Copper River[1]
Basin countries	United States
Max. length	3.5 mi (5.6 km)[1]
Surface elevation	125 feet (38 m)[1]

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