Davis Lakes is a group of lakes near the northern edge of Duchesne County, Utah, United States.[1]

Davis Lakes
Location of Davis Lakes in Utah
Location of Davis Lakes in Utah
Davis Lakes
LocationNear the northern edge of Duchesne County, Utah, United States
TypeAlpine lakes
Primary inflowsUinta River
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface elevation11,020 feet (3,360 m)

Description

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The lakes are in the High Uintas Wilderness within the Ashley National Forest at the headwaters of the Uinta River at an elevation of 11,020 feet (3,360 m).[1][2][3]

Davis Lakes were named for Bob Davis, an early guide in the area and was the first to stock fish in the lakes.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Davis Lakes". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "MyTopo Maps - Davis Lakes, Utah, USA" (Map). mytopo.com. Trimble Navigation, Ltd. Retrieved 17 Feb 2018.
  3. ^ a b Van Cott, John W. (1990). Utah Place Names: A Comprehensive Guide to the Origins of Geographic Names: A Compilation. Salt Lake City: University of Utah Press. p. 104. ISBN 978-0-87480-345-7. OCLC 797284427. Retrieved 11 Feb 2018.

40°48′46″N 110°13′20″W / 40.81278°N 110.22222°W / 40.81278; -110.22222