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Lords Lake
Location of Lords Lake in South Dakota, USA.
Location of Lords Lake in South Dakota, USA.
Lords Lake
Location in South Dakota
Location of Lords Lake in South Dakota, USA.
Location of Lords Lake in South Dakota, USA.
Lords Lake
Location in the United States
Location Brown County, South Dakota
Coordinates 45°23′15″N 98°34′58″W / 45.3874255°N 98.5826637°W / 45.3874255; -98.5826637
Type lake
Surface elevation 1,319 feet (402 m)

Lords Lake is a natural lake located in South Dakota, in the United States. It is a peaceful body of water found within Brown County. Natural lakes like Lords Lake are formed by nature, often through processes like glaciers melting or rivers changing course, unlike lakes created by humans.

What's in a Name?

Lords Lake was named after an important person from the area's early history. The lake gets its name from James Lord, who was an early settler in the region. Settlers were people who moved to a new place to live and build a community. It was a common practice for new places and natural features to be named after significant individuals who helped establish the area.

Where is Lords Lake?

Lords Lake is located in Brown County, South Dakota. South Dakota is a state in the Midwestern part of the United States. Lakes are important parts of the environment. They provide homes for many plants and animals. They can also be places for people to enjoy nature.

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