Raystown Lake

Raystown Lake is a in . It is the largest lake that is entirely within . The original lake was built by the Simpson family of Huntingdon as a hydroelectric project.
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  • 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.
is an extinct town in . is situated 3 miles west of Raystown Lake.
The , also known as the Mary Anne… is situated 4 miles south of Raystown Lake.
is an unincorporated community… is situated 4 miles north 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
Geo­Names ID
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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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