Raystown Lake
Raystown Lake is a reservoir in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It is the largest lake that is entirely within Pennsylvania. The original lake was built by the Simpson family of Huntingdon as a hydroelectric project.- Reservoir
- …lies at an elevation of 787 feet (240 metres)
- Description: reservoir in Pennsylvania, United States
- Also known as“Lake Raystown”“Raystown Reservoir”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Aitch and Paradise Furnace.
Aitch
Hamlet
Aitch is an extinct town in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. Aitch is situated 3 miles west of Raystown Lake.
Paradise Furnace
Hamlet
The Paradise Furnace, also known as the Mary Anne… Paradise Furnace is situated 4 miles south of Raystown Lake.
Raystown Lake
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Latitude
40.36393° or 40° 21′ 50″ north
Longitude
-78.10228° or 78° 6′ 8″ west
Open location code
87G39V7X+H3
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In Other Languages
From Esperanto to Japanese—“Raystown Lake” goes by many names.
- Esperanto: “Raystown Lago”
- French: “Raystown Lake”
- Japanese: “レイスタウン湖”
- Japanese: “レイスタン湖”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Seven Points Recreation Area and Brumbaugh Crossing.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Salmon Hole and Horse Knob.
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