Convict Lake
| Convict Lake | ||
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| Convict Lake with Mount Morrison | ||
| Geographical location | Sierra Nevada , California | |
| Drain | Convict Creek → Owens River → Owens Lake | |
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| Coordinates | 37 ° 35 '39 " N , 118 ° 51' 6" W | |
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| Altitude above sea level | 2393 m | |
| surface | 84 ha | |
| length | 600 m | |
| width | 1.4 km | |
| scope | 4 km | |
The Convict Lake (German: Sträflingssee ) is a lake in the region of the Sherwin Range in the Sierra Nevada in the US state of California . The lake is framed by striking mountains and is a popular destination for recreational fishermen. It is drained by Convict Creek .
Origin of name
A group of convicts escaped from Carson City Jail were wanted by a squad led by Sheriff Robert Morrison. The squad met the convicts at Convict Creek in 1871, and Morrison was killed; Mount Morrison , located directly on the lake, was named after him. The lake also got its name because of this incident.
Trivia
- The incident leading to the naming was filmed in 1951 in the film "The Secret of Convict Lake".
- The lake was used as a filming location for the movie Star Trek: The Insurrection .
Web links
Commons : Convict Lake - collection of images, videos and audio files
