Warner Lakes
Endorheic lake in Oregon, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Warner Lakes are a chain of shallow lakes and marshes in the Warner Valley of eastern Lake County, Oregon, United States. The lakes extend the length of the valley, covering approximately 90,000 acres (360 km2).
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Location | Lake County, Oregon, United States |
Coordinates | 42.44988°N 119.85106°W / 42.44988; -119.85106[1] |
Type | Endorheic lake |
Primary inflows | Twentymile Creek; Deep Creek; Honey Creek |
Primary outflows | None |
Basin countries | United States |
Max. length | 50 mi (80 km) |
Max. width | 5 mi (8.0 km) |
Surface area | 90,000 acres (360 km2) |
Max. depth | 14 ft (4.3 m) |
Surface elevation | 4,475 ft (1,364 m)[1] at Hart Lake |
The lakes are named in honor of Captain William H. Warner, a topographical engineer who explored Warner Valley before being killed by Native Americans in 1849. The Warner Lakes and surrounding wetlands support a wide variety of birds and other wildlife. Much of the land surrounding the lakes is owned by the public and is administered by the Bureau of Land Management. These public lands provide recreational opportunities including hunting, fishing, bird watching, and camping.