Twin Lakes, Census-designated community in Lake County, Colorado.
Two glacier-carved alpine lakes connected by Lake Creek span across 2,700 acres at an elevation of 2,804 meters near Mount Elbert.
The Twin Lakes District, established during Colorado's territorial period in 1861, served as a transportation route between the mining centers of Leadville and Aspen.
The Inter-Laken Hotel, constructed in 1883 and relocated in 1962, stands as a preserved testament to the area's early mountain tourism development.
The lakes provide water storage for Colorado's Front Range communities while supporting recreational activities including fishing, boating, hiking, and winter ice fishing.
The lakes contain specific species of zooplankton, including Daphnia pulex and Cyclops bicuspidatus thomasi, which contribute to the local aquatic ecosystem.
Location: Lake County
Elevation above the sea: 2,804 m
GPS coordinates: 39.08280,-106.38100
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:22
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