Brand Lake facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Brand Lake
Brand Lake Location in Minnesota
Location	Carver County, Minnesota
Coordinates	44°45′38″N 93°55′56″W / 44.76056°N 93.93222°W / 44.76056; -93.93222
Type	lake
Surface elevation	974 feet (297 m)

Brand Lake is a beautiful lake located in Carver County, Minnesota, in the United States. It is a natural body of water, meaning it formed naturally over time. Lakes like Brand Lake are important parts of the environment. They provide homes for many plants and animals.

How Brand Lake Got Its Name

Have you ever wondered how places get their names? Brand Lake has an interesting story behind its name. A historian named Warren Upham studied the history of names in the area. He found that a lake in Carver County, which was sometimes called Brandt Lake, was named after an early settler. This settler's name was Leroy Brandt. So, the lake likely got its name from him, honoring one of the first people to live in the area.