Amarillo Lake
| Amarillo Lake | |
|---|---|
  Amarillo Lake  Amarillo Lake | |
| 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 2024-09-01.
- ^ "Wild Horse Lake Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ Hammond, Clara T. (1974). Amarillo. p. 6.
- ^ Amarillo from the Handbook of Texas Online. Retrieved on January 25, 2007.