Gardner Lake (Maine)

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Gardner Lake
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Gardner Lake
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Gardner Lake
Location Washington County, Maine, United States
Coordinates 44°46′48″N67°21′47″W / 44.780083°N 67.363017°W / 44.780083; -67.363017
Lake type Natural freshwater lake
Basin  countries United States
Surface area 3,720 acres (1,510 ha) [1]
Average depth40 ft (12 m) [1]
Max. depth56 ft (17 m) [1]
Surface elevation20 m (66 ft) [1]

Gardner Lake is a body of water in Washington County, Maine. It is bordered by Whiting, East Machias and Marion Township. The lake has a surface area of 3,720 acres and a maximum depth of 56 feet.

On June 19, 1936, twelve schoolchildren from nearby Lubec, Maine drowned in the lake after their boat capsized. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Lake Overview - Gardner Lake". Lakes of Maine. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
  2. ↑ "The Gardner Lake Tragedy". Lubec, Maine. Retrieved 2024-08-11.


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