Mantrap Lake facts for kids
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 Mantrap Lake
Location in Minnesota
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| Location | Hubbard County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 47°4′18″N 94°54′48″W / 47.07167°N 94.91333°W |
| Type | lake |
Mantrap Lake is a beautiful lake located in Hubbard County, which is in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Minnesota is often called the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" because it has so many natural lakes. Mantrap Lake is one of these many cool places to explore!
What's in a Name?
Why is it Called Mantrap Lake?
Mantrap Lake got its interesting name from the early settlers and pioneers. They found it very tricky to travel around the lake. The land around it was difficult to cross. This made it feel like a "trap" for people trying to get around it. So, they started calling it Mantrap Lake. It's a name that tells a story about the challenges of exploring new places long ago!
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