Name: Lower Paint Rock Lake

County: Big Horn

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Longitude:  1072252W

Latitude: 442336N

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Elevation: 9176/2797

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Feature Type: Lake

Origin of Name:

Named after the painted rocks seen in the vicinity. The painted rocks were named by Indians, who told of these. The painted rocks are colored naturally and give the appearance of having been painted. On clear days, the coloring is most vivid and every hue is plainly discernable. 

Source: WPA

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1:24000 Quadrangle: Spanish Point

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