Ocean Lake (Wyoming)

Ocean Lake
Location Ocean Lake Wildlife Habitat Management Area, Fremont County,[1] Wyoming, US
Coordinates 43°11′04″N 108°36′02″W / 43.18444°N 108.60056°W / 43.18444; -108.60056Coordinates: 43°11′04″N 108°36′02″W / 43.18444°N 108.60056°W / 43.18444; -108.60056
Type Glacial Lake
Basin countries United States
Max. length 3 mi (4.8 km)
Max. width 5 mi (8.0 km)

Ocean Lake is located in the U. S. state of Wyoming about 17 miles north of Riverton. Ocean Lake resides within the 11,505-acre Ocean Lake Wildlife Habitat Management Area.[2] It is an essential breeding ground for thousands of migratory waterfowl.[2] Efforts have been made to enhance wildlife in the area with the construction of man-made ponds and nests.[2]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ocean Lake (Wyoming)
  2. 1 2 3 "Ocean Lake Wildlife Habitat Management Area".
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