| Big Moose Lake | |
|---|---|
 Big Moose Lake, as seen from its outlet | |
  Big Moose Lake | |
| Location | Webb and Long Lake Townships, Herkimer and Hamilton Counties, New York, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 43°49′01″N 74°51′17″W / 43.81694°N 74.85472°W |
| Type | Glacial |
| Primary outflows | North Branch Moose River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 3 mi (4.8 km) |
| Max. width | 1 mi (1.6 km) |
| Surface area | 1,242 acres (5.03 km2) |
| Average depth | 23 ft (7.0 m) |
| Max. depth | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Surface elevation | 1,824 ft (556 m) |
| Islands | 2 Echo Island Retter Island |
| Settlements | Big Moose |
Big Moose Lake, at the head of the Moose River, is a large lake about five miles (8 km) north of Fourth Lake in the Adirondacks in upstate New York. The lake is within both Herkimer and Hamilton counties,[1] and covers portions of the towns of Webb and Long Lake. Located southwest of the lake is the hamlet of Big Moose.[2]
The lake's popularity derives from its remoteness, climate and beauty. It was the scene of the murder of Grace Brown in 1906 by her boyfriend.
- ^ "Big Moose Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
- ^ "Big Moose". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 14, 2016.