Natural
Washoe County, NV
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
High forest reservoir above Lake Tahoe’s east shore that historically supplied Virginia City’s water via the Marlette Lake Water System. Reached by non-motorized trails (including Tahoe Rim Trail connections) from Spooner Summit / NV-28 corridor; classic East Shore backcountry lake with flume and forest history.
| Region | Washoe County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 39.1737, -119.9016 |
| Role | Historic Comstock water supply reservoir |
| Access | Hike / bike — no motor vehicles to lake |
| System | Marlette Lake Water System / flumes |
| Nearby | Spooner Lake ~7 km S; Snow Valley Peak ~2.7 km SE |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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