Martins Fork Lake
Martins Fork Lake is a 340-acre reservoir in Harlan County, Kentucky. The lake was impounded from the Martin's Fork in 1979 by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. It is named for James Martin, an early pioneer in the area.Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Smith and Hubbard Springs.
Smith
Hamlet
Smith is an unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States. The community lies along Kentucky Route 987 and the Martin's Fork of the Cumberland River.
Hubbard Springs
Hamlet
Hubbard Springs is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Virginia, United States.
Martins Fork Lake
- Type: Reservoir
- Description: Harlan County, Kentucky
- Category: body of water
- Location: Harlan, Kentucky, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
36.7414° or 36° 44′ 29″ northLongitude
-83.26051° or 83° 15′ 38″ westElevation
1,296 feet (395 metres)Inception
1978Open location code
868RPPRQ+HQOpenStreetMap ID
way 220508177OpenStreetMap feature
natural=waterOpenStreetMap feature
water=reservoir
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In Other Languages
“Martins Fork Lake” goes by many names.
- French: “Martins Fork Lake”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Sampson and Three Point Coal Camp.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Martins Fork Lake Wildlife Management Area and Harris Gap.
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