Seitz Lake (Nevada)

Seitz Lake[1] is a glacial tarn in the Ruby Mountains, in Elko County in the northeastern part of the state of Nevada.

It is located near the head of Seitz Canyon at approximately 40°38.2′N 115°27.4′W / 40.6367°N 115.4567°W / 40.6367; -115.4567, and at an elevation of 8,915 feet (2,717 meters).

The lake was named after brothers George and Edward Seitz, who were early ranchers in Pleasant Valley.

George eventually left the area, but Ed Seitz became the sheriff of Elko County in 1869.

This Elko County, Nevada state location article is a stub.