Data Visualization: Lake Maximum Depths

About this Viz

Map shows the depths of 1802 Maine lakes for which measurements exist.

This map displays the depths for 1802 Maine lakes. The data are displayed in 4 map layers, by depth class. When you first access the map, two of these map layers are open: 10-49 ft and 100+ ft. Click the check-boxes to open / close any of the 4 layers.

Pop-up boxes (which display when you click a map pin) show: lake depths (max. & mean), areas, elevation (feet above sea level) and town/county.

Only lakes >= 10 acres surface area and with measured depths are shown.

Data source: ME DEP & IF&W. Compiled data are available HERE.

(Map created April 2007 Map © LSM / VLMP)