The Upper Twin Lake

Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942 · 1873

Lake Creek rises in the heart of the Sawatch range, near Bed Mountain Pass, and flowing down a valley of wonderful glacial erosion, empties itself into the Upper Lake, then across a narrow neck which separates them into the Lower Lake. The former is about one and a half miles long, and the last three miles in length, and occupy the trough or bed of an old glacier that once filled this valley. They are well stocked with trout, and, being surrounded by some of the grandest mountain scenery in the Territory, are destined to become a favorite pleasure-resort. A comfortable house of entertainment is already established by the Messrs. Derry, who have boats and other facilities for lake-fishing. (See No. 87.) (Jackson, 1875)