Eagle Point Lake facts for kids
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 Eagle Point Lake
Location in Minnesota
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| Location | Washington County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 44°58′36″N 92°54′44″W / 44.97667°N 92.91222°W |
| Type | lake |
Eagle Point Lake is a lake located in Washington County, which is part of the U.S. state of Minnesota. It is a natural body of water, like a large pond, where water collects in a low area of land.
What's in a Name?
Eagle Point Lake got its name because of a special reason. Long ago, eagles used to build their nests on a piece of land that stuck out into the lake. This land was like a "point" or a small peninsula.
Because eagles nested there, people decided to call the lake "Eagle Point Lake." It's a way to remember the majestic birds that once lived by its shores.
Where is Eagle Point Lake?
Eagle Point Lake is found in Washington County, Minnesota. This county is in the eastern part of the state of Minnesota. Minnesota is a state in the upper Midwest region of the United States.
Lakes like Eagle Point Lake are common in Minnesota. The state is even known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes." These lakes are important for nature and for people.
