Big Moose Lake
Big Moose Lake, at the head of the Moose River, is a large lake about five miles (8 km) north of Fourth Lake in the Adirondacks in upstate New York. The lake is within both Herkimer and Hamilton counties, and covers portions of the towns of Webb and Long Lake. Located southwest of the lake is the hamlet of Big Moose.
| Big Moose Lake | |
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Big Moose Lake, as seen from its outlet | |
Big Moose Lake | |
| Location | Webb and Long Lake Townships, Herkimer and Hamilton Counties, New York, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 43°49′01″N 74°51′17″W |
| Type | Glacial |
| Primary outflows | North Branch Moose River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 3 mi (4.8 km) |
| Max. width | 1 mi (1.6 km) |
| Surface area | 1,242 acres (5.03 km2) |
| Average depth | 23 ft (7.0 m) |
| Max. depth | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Surface elevation | 1,824 ft (556 m) |
| Islands | 2 Echo Island |
| Settlements | Big Moose |
The lake's popularity derives from its remoteness, climate and beauty. It was the scene of the murder of Grace Brown in 1906 by her boyfriend.
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