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Cottonwood Lake
Location of Cottonwood Lake in South Dakota, USA.
Location of Cottonwood Lake in South Dakota, USA.
Cottonwood Lake
Location in South Dakota
Location of Cottonwood Lake in South Dakota, USA.
Location of Cottonwood Lake in South Dakota, USA.
Cottonwood Lake
Location in the United States
Location Marshall County, South Dakota
Coordinates 45°43′57″N 97°25′37″W / 45.73250°N 97.42694°W / 45.73250; -97.42694
Type lake
Surface elevation 1,827 feet (557 m)

Cottonwood Lake is a natural body of water found in Marshall County, South Dakota, in the United States. It's a cool place to learn about lakes!

Why the Name Cottonwood?

Cottonwood Lake got its name because of the special trees growing nearby. These trees are called cottonwood trees. They are common in the area and were likely noticed when the lake was first named.

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