Little Lake Butte des Morts facts for kids
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 Little Lake Butte des Morts
Location in Wisconsin
Little Lake Butte des Morts
Location in the United States
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| Location | Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Coordinates | 44°12′34″N 088°27′51″W / 44.20944°N 88.46417°W |
| Primary inflows | Fox River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface elevation | about 736 ft (224 m) |
Little Lake Butte des Morts is a lake in the US state of Wisconsin. It is located about eight miles north of a larger lake called Lake Butte des Morts. This lake is an important part of the Fox–Wisconsin Waterway.
Water flows into Little Lake Butte des Morts from a short part of the Fox River. This river comes from the north end of Lake Winnebago, near Doty Island. The Fox River then continues from the north end of Little Lake Butte des Morts towards Green Bay. The lake is part of the Butte des Morts region in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. The southern half of the lake is located within the cities of Menasha and Neenah.
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History of the Lake's Name
The name "Butte des Morts" was given by French settlers. It means "Mound of the Dead." This name refers to a nearby Indian burial mound.
Early Conflicts
French records show that in 1716, a large fort stood near Little Lake Butte des Morts. Over 8,000 people and more than 500 soldiers lived inside its walls. During the Fox Wars in 1716, French forces surrounded this fort. In a battle known as the Siege of Little Butte des Morts, a difficult conflict took place, and many inhabitants were lost. Similar events happened in another siege in 1730.
Bridges Crossing the Lake
Several bridges cross Little Lake Butte des Morts, connecting different areas.
Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
The Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge crosses the lake. This bridge carries the Tri-County Expressway. This expressway is made up of WIS 441 and US 10.
Fox Cities Trestle Bridge
Another bridge crossing the lake is the Fox Cities Trestle Bridge. This bridge is a rail trail, meaning it was once a railroad line but is now used for walking and biking. It is part of both the Loop the Lake Trail and the Friendship State Trail.
