Cooley Lake (White Lake Township, Michigan) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cooley Lake |
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 Cooley Lake
Location in Michigan
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| Location | Oakland County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42°36′56″N 83°27′09″W / 42.615617°N 83.452632°W |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 86 acres (35 ha) |
| Max. depth | 55 ft (17 m) |
| Settlements | White Lake Township |
Cooley Lake is a special lake located in White Lake Township, within Oakland County, Michigan. It covers about 86 acres of water. This lake is known as an "all-sports" lake. This means people can enjoy many fun activities there, like swimming, boating, and fishing. Cooley Lake is also a private lake, mainly used by the residents who live nearby.
Why Is It Called Cooley Lake?
The Cooley Family's Home
Cooley Lake was named after a family who lived right on its shore. Solon Cooley (1830-1881) and his wife, Levantia Cooley (1836-1910), owned a large farm. Their farm was 158 acres big and was located in White Lake Township.
Solon and Levantia lived there with their two children. Because their farm was next to the lake, the lake eventually became known as Cooley Lake. Solon Cooley was originally from a place called Galen, in New York.
