Indian Lake (Michigan) facts for kids

Indian Lake in Schoolcraft County is the largest lake with this name, covering over 8,400 acres (34 square kilometers).

Indian Lake is a name you'll find often when looking at maps of Michigan. It's a very popular name for many different water bodies across the state. In fact, there are at least 38 places in Michigan called Indian Lake! These can be actual lakes, but also reservoirs (man-made lakes), streams, swamps, or even canals.

Why So Many Indian Lakes?

It's common for places to share names, especially when they are named after something important or common in the area. "Indian Lake" likely refers to the Native American tribes who lived near these waters for hundreds of years. They used these lakes and rivers for travel, fishing, and daily life.

The Biggest Indian Lake

While there are many Indian Lakes, one stands out as the largest. This is the Indian Lake located in Schoolcraft County. It's a really big lake, covering more than 8,400 acres (about 34 square kilometers)! This makes it a significant natural feature in its area.

Finding Indian Lakes

Scientists and mapmakers use a special system called the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) to keep track of all these different places. This system helps everyone know exactly which Indian Lake they are talking about by giving each one a unique ID number, along with its exact location (coordinates) and how high it is above sea level (elevation). Sometimes, very small lakes might not have their size listed, but they are still part of the GNIS records.

This article includes a list of lakes that share the same name (or similar names). If an internal link incorrectly led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended lake article.

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