Long Lake (Michigan) facts for kids

Long Lake is the name of several lakes in the U.S. state of Michigan. It's a very common name for lakes there!

Why So Many Long Lakes?

Michigan is famous for having thousands of lakes. Many of these lakes are shaped in a way that makes them seem "long" rather than round. Because of this, many people simply called them "Long Lake." It's like how many streets are named "Main Street" because they are the main road in a town.

Lakes Across Michigan

There are dozens of lakes named Long Lake in Michigan. They are found in many different counties. For example, you can find a Long Lake in Alger County, Alpena County, and even several in Barry County. Each of these lakes is unique, even though they share the same name.

Lakes That Changed Their Names

Sometimes, a lake that was once called Long Lake gets a new name. This can happen for many reasons, like honoring a person or describing a special feature. Here are a few examples:

• Baldy Lake in Alger County used to be called Long Lake and Bass Lake.
• Lake Stella, also in Alger County, was once known as Long Lake.
• Wetmore Lake in Alger County also had the name Long Lake before.
• Lake Fenton in Genesee County was once named Long Lake.
• Brendel Lake in Oakland County is another lake that used to be called Long Lake.

Other Lakes with "Long" in Their Name

Besides "Long Lake," there are also lakes with similar names. These include:

• Little Long Lake: These are smaller lakes that are still long in shape. You can find them in counties like Barry County and Branch County.
• East Long Lake and West Long Lake: These names help tell apart lakes that are close to each other.
• Big Long Lake: This name is used for a larger lake that is also long.
• Long Pond: This is a smaller body of water, like a pond, that has a long shape.
• Long Lost Lake: This name suggests a lake that might be hidden or hard to find.

Even though many lakes share the name Long Lake, each one is a special part of Michigan's beautiful natural environment.