Kangaroo Lake (Wisconsin) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kangaroo Lake |
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Location | Door County, Wisconsin |
Coordinates | 45°01′57″N 87°09′32″W / 45.032494°N 87.158995°W |
Primary inflows | Piel Creek |
Primary outflows | Heins Creek |
Basin countries | United States |
Surface area | 1,123 acres (454 ha) |
Average depth | 6 ft (1.8 m) |
Max. depth | 12 ft (3.7 m) |
Surface elevation | 598 ft (182 m) |
Kangaroo Lake is the largest inland lake in Door County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located in the towns of Baileys Harbor and Jacksonport, and is the main feature of Kangaroo Lake State Natural Area.
The lake, located a half mile from Lake Michigan, is fed by Piel Creek and surrounded by a lowland marsh. The bottom of the lake is lined with marl. Many types of fish can be found in the lake.
The surrounding area is a tourist destination.
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