Information About

Big Lake

Quick Facts

Region:

Matanuska-Susitna

Nearest City:

Cantwell

Elevation:

3058 ft (932.08 m)

About

Approx. 1,000 acres; located 17.5 mi. SW of Butte Lake, 11 mi. NW of Tsusena Butte; Secs 19,18&30, T22S, R3W and Secs 24&25, T22S, R4W, Fairbanks Meridian

History of Big Lake

Big Lake was a local name reported in 1931 by U.S. Geological Survey. The word Kacaagh describes the lakeâ€™s location and is Ahtna for â€œlarge area,â€ which refers to the area around the lake and related features.

Found on the following Topo Maps

Talkeetna Mountains (1950), Talkeetna Mountains D-3 (1951), Talkeetna Mountains D-3 (1951), Talkeetna Mountains D-3 (1951), Talkeetna Mountains D-3 (1953), Talkeetna Mountains (1954), Talkeetna Mountains (1954), Talkeetna Mountains (1954), Talkeetna Mountains (1954), Talkeetna Mountains (1954), Talkeetna Mountains (1954), Talkeetna Mountains (1954), Talkeetna Mountains (1966), Talkeetna Mountains D-3 NE (2016),

Places Near Big Lake

Lakes:

Big Lake, Deadman Lake, Sally Lake,

Mountains:

Deadman Mountain,

Streams:

Delusion Creek, Watana Creek,