Box Lake is a glacial tarn in the Ruby Mountains, in Elko County in the northeastern part of the state of Nevada. It is located on a shelf on the side wall of Box Canyon, and at an elevation of 9,620 feet (2,930 m). Along with Snow Lake, it is one of the sources of the stream which flows down Box Canyon. After exiting the mountains it merges with other streams to form the South Fork of the Humboldt River.

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Box Lake
Box Lake Location in Nevada
Location	Ruby Mountains, Elko County, Nevada
Coordinates	40°35′48″N 115°25′12″W
Type	tarn
Basin countries	United States
Surface elevation	9,620 ft (2,930 m)

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