Amarillo Lake
| Amarillo Lake | |
|---|---|
  Amarillo Lake Location within Texas  Amarillo Lake Location within the United States | |
| Location | Amarillo, Texas |
| Coordinates | 35°13′07.2″N 101°51′08.6″W / 35.218667°N 101.852389°W |
| Type | Playa |
| Basin countries | United States |
Surface area | 656 acres (265 ha) |
Average depth | 48 ft (15 m) |
Surface elevation | 3,612 ft (1,101 m) |
| References | GNIS[1] |
Amarillo Lake, also known as Wildhorse Lake, is a lake located in northern Amarillo, Texas.[2] The reservoir is situated on the south side of Interstate 40 (and the historic Route 66).[3] The city of Amarillo was originally constructed around the lake.[4][5]
See also
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Amarillo Lake
- ↑ Association, Texas State Historical. "Amarillo Lake". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ↑ "Wild Horse Lake Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ↑ Hammond, Clara T. (1974). Amarillo. p. 6.
- ↑ Amarillo from the Handbook of Texas Online. Retrieved on January 25, 2007.