Miles Lake

Miles Lake
Aerial view of Miles Lake (left), Miles Glacier Bridge, Copper River (right), and Goat Mountain.
Miles Lake
Miles Lake
LocationValdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska, United States
Coordinates60°40′53″N 144°40′3″W / 60.68139°N 144.66750°W / 60.68139; -144.66750 (Miles Lake (Valdez-Cordova CA))
Primary inflowsMiles Glacier, Copper River
Primary outflowsCopper River
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length3.5 mi (5.6 km)
Surface elevation125 feet (38 m)

Miles Lake is a 3.5 miles (5.6 km) long glacial lake in the U.S. state of Alaska. It is located in the valley of the Copper River, which pools to create it. The lake includes the terminus of Miles Glacier, 33 miles (53 km) north of Katalla, Chugach Mountains, and flows into the lower Copper River (Alaska).