Lake Lewis (Northern Territory)

Lake Lewis is an ephemeral salt lake in the Northern Territory of Australia located in the locality of Anmatjere^[1] about 170 kilometres (110 mi) north-west of the town of Alice Springs.^[2]

Lake Lewis
Sentinel-2 image (2022)
Lake Lewis
Location	Anmatjere, Northern Territory, Australia
Coordinates	22°53′S 132°26′E
Type	Salt lake
Etymology	John W. Lewis
Basin countries	Australia

The lake is fed by several nearby creeks; during periods of heavy rain, the lake can grow beyond its usual size and can last as long as six months.^[2] The lake system encompasses a number of different terrains, including large areas of saltpans and claypans. Lake Lewis is bounded in the north by Stuart Bluff Range.^[2]

The lake was named after John W Lewis, who accompanied P.E. Warburton's expedition in 1873 from the Northern Territory to the Oakover River in Western Australia.^[1]

Lake Lewis is also an important site for birds with Black-winged Stilts and Grey Teals, both uncommon species in the Northern Territory, being known to visit the lake.^[2]