Coyote Lake (San Bernardino County, California)

Coyote Dry Lake is a dry lake bed in the Mojave Desert of San Bernardino County, California, 15 mi (24 km) northeast of Barstow. The lake is approximately 10 km (6.2 mi) by 6 km (3.7 mi) at its widest point.

Coyote Dry Lake
Location of Coyote Lake in California, USA.
Location of Coyote Lake in California, USA.
Coyote Dry Lake
Location of Coyote Lake in California, USA.
Location of Coyote Lake in California, USA.
Coyote Dry Lake
LocationMojave Desert
San Bernardino County, California
Coordinates35.0702°N 116.7547°W / 35.0702; -116.7547
Lake typeEndorheic basin
Primary outflowsTerminal
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length10 km (6.2 mi)
Max. width6 km (3.7 mi)
Shore length130 km (19 mi)
Surface elevation515 m (1,690 ft)
ReferencesU.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Coyote Lake
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Coyote Dry Lake lies to the south of Fort Irwin Military Reservation and southwest of the Tiefort Mountains. St. Antony's Monastery is located about 4 mi (6.4 km) to the southeast.

Numerous meteorites have been found on the lake bed.[1]

In media

  • In 1975, the cult classic science fiction film A Boy and His Dog was made near this lake.
  • In 2000, the Chilean rock band La Ley shot the music video for the hit single "Aquí", which is included in their album Uno. The album's cover art features the band members at the location.
  • It is believed that in 2006, Daft Punk shot scenes at this location for their 2006 Movie, “Electroma”
  • In 2016, the a cappella group Pentatonix shot the music video for their cover of "Hallelujah", originally performed by Leonard Cohen.
  • In 2017, reggaetón performer Yandel shot the music video for his single "Mi Religión" at the location.
  • In 2020, global pop group Now United shot their music video for their single "Come Together" at the location.
  • In 2020, Texas rock & roller Koe Wetzel shot the music video for the single "Cold & Alone" at the location.

See also

Notes

References

  • Allan, Stuart (2005). California Road and Recreation Atlas. Benchmark Maps. p. 96. ISBN 0-929591-80-1.


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