Lost Lake (South Dakota)
| Lost Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | Minnehaha County, South Dakota |
| Coordinates | 43°40′53″N 97°03′29″W / 43.681366°N 97.058113°WCoordinates: 43°40′53″N 97°03′29″W / 43.681366°N 97.058113°W |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 163 acres (66 ha) |
| Max. depth | 7 ft (2.1 m) |
Lost Lake is located in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States.[1] The lake lies 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Humboldt.
History
Lost Lake was given its name because the surrounding hills hid the lake so well.[2] The hills rendered the lake virtually invisible until the shores were reached.
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lost Lake (South Dakota)
- ↑ Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.2. University of South Dakota. p. 46.
See also
External links
- "South Dakota Statewide Fisheries Survey: Lost Lake (2005)" (PDF). (79.2 KiB)
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lost Lake
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