Lake Zaysan Map
Lake Zaysan is a lake across Kazakhstan and China, covering about 1,860 km² (718 sq mi), with a maximum depth of 15 m (49 ft). This map shows the lake outlined in blue on shaded relief, with the rivers, borders and towns around it.
How to read this map
Its surface lies about 420 m (1,378 ft) above sea level. Inflows include Black Irtysh. It drains through Irtysh. It is shared by Kazakhstan and China.
The blue outline marks Lake Zaysan as mapped by Natural Earth. Towns and cities on the map include Oskemen, Ridder, Altai and Zaysan.
Greens show lower elevations; tan and brown show higher land, with pale tones toward the highest terrain. Shadows emphasize the slopes, and vertical relief is exaggerated so landforms are easier to read. Dashed lines show country borders.
The relief uses Terrain Tiles (SRTM, GMTED2010 and ETOPO1 elevation data). Rivers, lakes, borders and the outline of Lake Zaysan come from Natural Earth, and the figures on this page from Wikidata. Natural Earth draws features at a small scale, so the outline is a guide to where Lake Zaysan is, not a surveyed boundary.
Blank physical map
The blank version keeps the mapped features and removes the place labels. Download it for a geography worksheet or practice identifying the features.
Lake Zaysan facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 100 km (62 mi) |
| Area | 1,860 km² (718 sq mi) |
| Maximum depth | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 420 m (1,378 ft) |
| Inflows | Black Irtysh |
| Outflow | Irtysh |
| Countries | Kazakhstan and China |
Data sources and license
- Natural Earth (public-domain geography): Public domain.
- Terrain Tiles / Mapzen (SRTM, GMTED2010, ETOPO1): Open elevation data; source attribution retained.
- Wikidata (lengths, areas, countries and other facts): CC0 1.0.
Map design and rendered images: Atlas of Maps, CC BY 4.0. Source databases retain their own licenses; the map license does not replace them.
Maps of the countries: Kazakhstan, China. Compare with the world rivers map.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Lake Zaysan?
Lake Zaysan covers about 1,860 km² (718 sq mi).
How deep is Lake Zaysan?
Its maximum depth is about 15 m (49 ft).
Where is Lake Zaysan?
Lake Zaysan lies in Kazakhstan and China.
Can I download a blank map of Lake Zaysan?
Yes. The blank version keeps the relief, rivers and borders and the highlighted lake but removes the place names. Both versions are free to download as PNG and as an A4 PDF.
Use this map
You can download, print and share this map for free, in class, in school projects, in presentations and on websites, as long as you credit the source: Lake Zaysan Map · Atlas of Maps (atlasofmaps.com), license CC BY 4.0.
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