Big Moose Lake
| Big Moose Lake | |
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Big Moose Lake, as seen from its outlet
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| Location |
Webb and Long Lake, New York |
| Coordinates | 43°49′01″N 74°51′17″W / 43.81694°N 74.85472°WCoordinates: 43°49′01″N 74°51′17″W / 43.81694°N 74.85472°W |
| Type | Glacial |
| Primary outflows | North Branch Moose River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 3 mi (4.8 km) |
| Max. width | 1 mi (1.6 km) |
| Surface area | 1,242 acres (5.03 km2) |
| Average depth | 23 ft (7.0 m) |
| Max. depth | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Surface elevation | 1,824 ft (556 m) |
| Islands | Echo Island |
| Settlements | Big Moose |
Big Moose Lake, at the head of the Moose River, is a large lake about five miles (8 km) north of Fourth Lake in the Adirondacks in upstate New York. The lake is part of Herkimer and Hamilton counties, covering portions of the towns of Webb and Long Lake. Located southwest of the lake is the hamlet of Big Moose.
The lake's popularity derives from its remoteness, climate and beauty, as well as its notoriety as the location of the murder of Grace Brown in 1906. Alleged ghost sightings and subsequent media attention have added to the allure.
Located in the central-western part of the Adirondack region, Big Moose Lake covers 1,242 acres (5.03 km2) in surface area. It is approximately three miles (4.8 km) long and almost one mile (1.6 km) wide, running in an east-west direction along its major axis. The lake ranges in depth from 30 to 70 feet (9 to 21 m) in its deepest parts, with an average depth of 23 feet (7 m).
In the summer, temperatures average from nightly lows of 45 °F (7 °C) to daytime highs of 75 °F (24 °C). In winter, the lake completely freezes over and temperatures during the day reach an average high of 20 °F (−7 °C) and an average nightly low of 5 °F (−15 °C).
Located southwest of the lake is the hamlet of Big Moose; other nearby communities include Eagle Bay, Inlet, Old Forge, and Thendara. With minimal road access, the lake's shore is not heavily populated, experiencing its peak during the summer months when vacationers arrive at their summer homes or stay at local resorts.
The lake and its surrounding region are a popular spot for tourists year-round; boating, water-skiing and hiking are available in the summer, and cross-country skiing and snowmobiling take place in the winter. It is home to the Big Moose Water Ski Club that consists of residents of the region.
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