Ancient Lake Morse

During the last ice age, a giant ice sheet from Canada descended on the Olympic Range.

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Ancient Lake Morse Details

Difficulty

Low

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Region

North Side

During the last ice age, a giant ice sheet from Canada descended on the Olympic Range, forming a dam beside Round Mountain that trapped meltwater from the Olympic glaciers, forming ancient Lake Morris. When the ice sheet retreated, the lake drained from the Morse Creek Valley.