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Hebgen Lake

Hebgen Lake

Lake in Gallatin County, Montana

Hebgen Lake is a reservoir created by the Hebgen Dam, located in Gallatin County in southwest Montana. It is well known for the 1959 Hebgen Lake earthquake (magnitude 7.1 to 7.5) which occurred nearby on August 17, 1959, forming Quake Lake, which is located immediately downstream.[4]

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Recreation

Hebgen Lake and the surrounding area offer many recreational activities: camping, fishing, boating, and hiking. Campgrounds include Rainbow Point and Cherry Creek. Rainbow Point is the largest campground on the lake, offering four "loops." Each loop contains approximately 20 campsites. Each campsite can accommodate a full-size camper and one or two vehicles.[5]

See also

Images

  • Hebgen Lake, Montana with a mountain as a backdrop
  • Madison Arm, looking towards Cherry Creek Campground
  • Hebgen Lake, looking North from Rainbow Point Campground
  • Cabin partially submerged by 1959 earthquake

References

  1. [1]
    "Hebgen Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. [2]
    "Hebgen Lake". Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
  3. [3]
    "Hebgen Lake Is 65 Miles Around". Montana Standard. August 19, 1959. Archived from the original on March 8, 2012. Retrieved July 11, 2010.
  4. [4]
    "Large Earthquakes in the United States". United States Geological Survey. Archived from the original on November 18, 2007.
  5. [5]
    "Hebgen Lake Basin Area". Custer Gallatin National Forest. USDA Forest Service. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
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