Watson Lake Prescott
by Teresa Zieba
Title
Watson Lake Prescott
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Teresa Zieba
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Photograph - Photography
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Watson Lake is one of two reservoirs at the Granite Dells, outside of Prescott, Arizona, that was formed in the early 1900s when the Chino Valley Irrigation District built a dam on Granite Creek. The City of Prescott bought the reservoir and surrounding land in 1997 to preserve it as recreational land.
There are many small reservoirs in the hills of central Arizona, but Watson Lake is perhaps the most unusual and photogenic, as most of the shoreline and the surroundings are formed of huge, rounded granite boulders, some of which are semi-submerged forming tiny islands or narrow promontories. Contrasting with the blue-grey waters and the brownish rocks are the emerald green leaves of aspen trees, found scattered amongst the boulders. Similar granite landscapes are found in other places nearby, a few miles north and west of Prescott, including Granite Mountain, Granite Dells, and Willow Creek Reservoir, a mile from Watson Lake but not quite as scenic.
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September 25th, 2017
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Teresa Zieba
Cathy, thank you for the feature in "Out West - 13 States" group. It is truly an honor.
Teresa Zieba
Thomas, thank you for featuring this image in "Just Northern Arizona" group. It is truly appreciated.
Teresa Zieba
Karen, thank you for the feature in "Lady Photographers and Artists" group. I'm honored and humbled.
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