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.
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″ north
Longitude
-83.26051° or 83° 15′ 38″ west
Elevation
1,296 feet (395 metres)
Established
1978
Open location code
868RPPRQ+HQ
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
natural=water
OpenStreetMap 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
Places to explore: Sampson and Three Point Coal Camp.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Martins Fork Lake Wildlife Management Area and Harris Gap.
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