For other meanings, see Saumalkol.

Saumalkol (Kazakh: Саумалкөл; Russian: Саумалколь) is a salt lake in northern Karkaraly District, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan.[1][2]

The lake is partly surrounded by agricultural fields. The nearest inhabited place is Terekty 10 kilometers (6.2 mi) to the ESE.[3]

Geography

Saumalkol is an endorheic lake in the central Kazakh Uplands. It lies 15 kilometers (9.3 mi) to the south of the Zheltau, 31 kilometers (19 mi) to the northeast of the northeastern end of lake Karasor and 24 kilometers (15 mi) to the north of lake Balyktykol. The southeastern shore of the lake is steep with up to 13 meters (43 ft) high cliffs. The lake is shallow, with a maximum depth of 2.7 meters (8 ft 10 in). Its water is salty and bitter, containing iodine, fluorine, bromine and boron. The bottom of the lake is muddy.[4]

The lake is fed mainly by snow and groundwater. Two springs flow from the north into the lake. The shores are muddy and some stretches are overgrown with reeds. Two small islets lie near the northwestern shore.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "M-43 Topographic Chart (in Russian)". Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  2. ^ Lakes in the Central Kazakhstan
  3. ^ a b Google Earth
  4. ^ Karaganda Region Encyclopedia. - Almaty: Atamura, 2006. ISBN 9965-34-515-5