Film transparency of Angel Lake, Nevada, November 10, 1976

Angel Lake, Nevada. Angel Lake is a glacial tarn in the northern part of the East Humboldt Range, in central Elko County in the northeastern part of the state of Nevada. It is located at approximately 41°01.6?N 115°05.1?W, and at an elevation of 8378 feet (2553 m). It has an area of approximately 13 acres (5.2 hectares), and a depth of up to 29 feet (9 m). A 12-mile (19 km) scenic highway, State Route 231, climbs from Interstate 80's exit 351 in Wells to the eastern shore of the lake. Located at the base of a steep cirque, the lake is surrounded by high cliffs. Greys Peak (10,674 ft, 3253 m) rises high to the west, and to the south is a group of pinnacles known as Chimney Rock. Far below and to the east lies Clover Valley and the community of Wells.