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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 Sully County, South Dakota
Coordinates 44°50′08″N 99°54′21″W / 44.8355740°N 99.9058888°W / 44.8355740; -99.9058888
Type lake
Surface elevation 1,801 feet (549 m)

Cottonwood Lake is a natural body of water located in South Dakota, a state in the United States. It is known as a lake, which is a large area of water surrounded by land.

About Cottonwood Lake

Cottonwood Lake is found in Sully County, South Dakota. This lake is a part of the many natural features that make up the landscape of South Dakota. It helps create a habitat for local wildlife.

How did Cottonwood Lake get its name?

The lake was given the name Cottonwood Lake because of the many cottonwood trees that grew nearby. These trees are common in the area and likely stood out to the people who named the lake.

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