- Deep Creek Lake
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Deep Creek Lake Location Garrett County, Maryland Coordinates 39°30′34″N 79°23′28″W / 39.5095354°N 79.3911531°W Lake type Reservoir Primary inflows Deep Creek Catchment area 64.7 sq mi (168 km2) Basin countries United States Surface area 3,628 acres (14.68 km2) Max. depth 75 feet Surface elevation 2,461 ft (750 m) Deep Creek Lake is the largest inland body of water in the state of Maryland. It covers approximately 3,900 acres (16 km2) and has 69 miles (111 km) of shoreline.[1] Like all lakes in Maryland, it is man-made.[2] The lake is home to a wide variety of freshwater fish and aquatic birds. The Wisp ski resort is located nearby.[3] This resort is home to a thriving winter tourism industry and has expanded its offerings to include some summer activities as well. Fishing is extremely popular on the lake, for species such as largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and walleye. Recreational boating is popular in the summertime as well.
See also
- Deep Creek Lake State Park
- History of Deep Creek Lake, Maryland
References
- ^ Meyer, Eugene L. (2007-09-14). "High-End Rustic on a Plateau in the Alleghenies". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/14/travel/escapes/14havens.html?_r=1&oref=slogin. Retrieved 2010-05-01.
- ^ "Maryland’s Lakes and Reservoirs: FAQ". http://www.mgs.md.gov/esic/fs/fs15.html.
- ^ Phillips, John. Ski & Snowboard America Mid-Atlantic, 2nd. http://books.google.com/books?id=VckrqufkcpMC&lpg=PA131&dq=wisp%20ski%20resort&pg=PA131#v=onepage&q=wisp%20ski%20resort&f=false. Retrieved 22 December 2010.
External links
- Maryland Park Service Deep Creek Lake
- Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center
- Deep Creek Lake Chamber of Commerce
- Deep Creek Blog
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Deep Creek Lake
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