Wawaka Lake

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Wawaka Lake in July 2007.
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Wawaka Lake
Location of Wawaka Lake within New York State
Location Delaware County, New York
Coordinates 42°12′42″N74°35′46″W / 42.21167°N 74.59611°W / 42.21167; -74.59611
Primary inflows East Branch Delaware River
Primary outflows East Branch Delaware River
Surface elevation1,404 feet (428 m) [1]
Settlements Halcottsville,
Margaretville

Wawaka Lake is a small lake by Halcottsville in Delaware County, New York. It is located north-northeast of Margaretville. The East Branch Delaware River flows through the lake.

The lakes looks lovely year round, but is especially stunning in the fall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PsvFJ7otaA

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References

  1. "Wawaka Lake". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior . Retrieved 2018-01-20.