Lake Canyon facts for kids
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 Lake Canyon
Location in Florida
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| Location | Lakeland, Florida |
| Coordinates | 27°59′33″N 81°56′36″W / 27.9926°N 81.9433°W |
| Type | manmade freshwater lake |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 1,220 feet (370 m) |
| Max. width | 200 feet (61 m) |
| Surface area | 10.51 acres (4 ha) |
| Surface elevation | 125 feet (38 m) |
Lake Canyon is a freshwater lake located in Lakeland, Florida. It has a unique shape, looking a bit like the lowercase letter "n." This lake was created by people, not by nature. It covers an area of about 10.51 acres.
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Lake Canyon: A Unique Florida Lake
Where is Lake Canyon?
Lake Canyon is found in the southern part of Lakeland, Florida. It is surrounded mostly by homes and neighborhoods. The land inside the "n" shape of the lake also has houses on its eastern side. There is also a very narrow strip of empty land along the road.
How Lake Canyon Was Formed
Experts believe that Lake Canyon was once a mine. After the mining stopped, the area was changed and shaped to become the lake we see today. This makes it a "man-made" lake, meaning it was created by humans.
Visiting Lake Canyon
There is a small strip of land on the west side of the road where people can go fishing. This area is a public "right-of-way," which means the public can use it. However, there are no other public places to access Lake Canyon. You cannot swim in the lake, and you cannot launch any type of boat there.
