Davis Lakes
| Davis Lakes | |
|---|---|
  Davis Lakes Location within Utah | |
| Location | Near the northern edge of Duchesne County, Utah, United States |
| Type | Alpine lakes |
| Uinta River | |
| Basin countries | United States |
Surface elevation | 11,020 ft (3,360 m) |
Davis Lakes is a group of lakes near the northern edge of Duchesne County, Utah, United States.[1]
Description
The lakes are in the High Uintas Wilderness within the Ashley National Forest at the headwaters of the Uinta River at an elevation of 11,020 feet (3,360 m).[1][2][3]
Davis Lakes were named for Bob Davis, an early guide in the area and was the first to stock fish in the lakes.[3]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Davis Lakes". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ↑ "MyTopo Maps - Davis Lakes, Utah, USA" (Map). mytopo.com. Trimble Navigation, Ltd. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
- 1 2 Van Cott, John W. (1990). Utah Place Names: A Comprehensive Guide to the Origins of Geographic Names: A Compilation. Salt Lake City: University of Utah Press. p. 104. ISBN 978-0-87480-345-7. OCLC 797284427. Retrieved February 11, 2018.