GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Kumpupintil Lake
Kumpupintil Lake is an inland salt lake in Western Australia. The former name Lake Disappointment remains useful when reading older maps.
Fast Facts
- Officially renamed Kumpupintil Lake in 2020.
- Located in Western Australia’s arid interior.
- Traditional-owner naming is distinct from a change in the lake itself.
Connected lessons
- Kumpupintil LakeMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Kati Thanda–Lake EyreRelated places
- Gibson DesertRelated places