Munz Lakes


Munz Lakes is a small lake located directly on the San [Andreas Fault] in the northern Sierra Pelona Mountains, within Los Angeles [County, California].

Geography

The lake is one of a series of sag ponds created by active tectonic plate movement of the San Andreas Fault in the area, which also include Elizabeth [Lake (California)|Elizabeth Lake] and Hughes Lake. They are part of the northern upper Santa [Clara River (California)|Santa Clara River] watershed. The lakes at times dry up for years.
The lake, at in elevation, is protected within the Angeles [National Forest].

History

Munz Lakes receives its name from rancher John Munz, who arrived in the area in 1898.