- Source: Munz Lakes
Munz Lakes is a small lake located directly on the San Andreas Fault in the northern Sierra Pelona Mountains, within Los Angeles County, California.
Geography
The lake is one of a series of sag ponds created by active tectonic plate movement of the San Andreas Fault in the area, which also include Elizabeth Lake and Hughes Lake. They are part of the northern upper Santa Clara River watershed.
The lake, at 984 m (3,228 ft) in elevation, is protected within the Angeles National Forest.
History
Munz Lakes receives its name from rancher John Munz, who arrived in the area in 1898.
See also
Category:Lakes of Los Angeles County, California
Category:Sierra Pelona Ridge – related topics
List of lakes in California
References
External links
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Munz Lakes