| Green Lake | |
|---|---|
  Green Lake Location within New York  Green Lake Green Lake (the United States) | |
| Location | Herkimer County, New York |
| Coordinates | 43°39′03″N74°54′37″W / 43.6507670°N 74.9103109°W [1] |
| Type | Lake |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 28 acres (11 ha) |
| Surface elevation | 1,621 ft (494 m) [1] |
| Settlements | Bisby Lodge |
Green Lake is a small lake located northeast of Bisby Lodge in Herkimer County, New York.
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