Melakwa Lake
Melakwa Lake is a lake in King County, Washington. The name Melakwa comes from the Chinook Jargon word for "mosquito," derived from the French word maringouin. It is located along the Pratt River just below the river's true source.
- Lake
- …has a surface elevation of 4,505 feet (1,373 metres)
- Description: lake in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington state, United States of America
Places of Interest
Highlights include Bryant Peak and Chair Peak.
Bryant Peak
Bryant Peak is a 5,801-foot summit located in King County of Washington state.
Chair Peak
Chair Peak is a 6,238 ft mountain summit located in east King County of Washington state.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Snoqualmie Pass and Rockdale.
Snoqualmie Pass
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Rockdale
Hamlet
Rockdale is a ghost town in the northwest United States, in King County, Washington. Rockdale is situated 4 miles south of Melakwa Lake.
Hyak
Hyak is an unincorporated community located on Snoqualmie Pass in Kittitas County, Washington. Hyak is situated 5 miles southeast of Melakwa Lake.
Melakwa Lake
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Latitude
47.45009° or 47° 27′ 0″ north
Longitude
-121.46862° or 121° 28′ 7″ west
Open location code
84VWFG2J+2H
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Egyptian Arabic to German—“Melakwa Lake” goes by many names.
- Egyptian Arabic: “بحيره ميلاكوا”
- French: “Melakwa Lake”
- German: “Melakwa Lake”
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Upper Melakwa Lake and The Tooth.
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