Black Lake (Washington)

Black Lake[2] is a lake located about 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Olympia, Washington.[3] It has two outflows; the Black River, which drains southwest into the Chehalis River and thence to Gray's Harbor and the Pacific Ocean, and Percival Creek, which drains northeast into Capitol Lake and thence into Puget Sound.

Black Lake
Black Lake is located in Washington (state)
Black Lake
Black Lake
Location of Black Lake in Washington state
LocationNear Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater
Coordinates46.992°N 122.978°W / 46.992; -122.978[1]
TypeLake
Surface area573.7 acres (232.2 ha)
Surface elevation130 ft (40 m)

Black Lake was so named on account of the dark character of its water.[4] The nearby community of Belmore lies east of the lake.

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