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Ostrander Lake
Location of the lake in Michigan.
Location of the lake in Michigan.
Ostrander Lake
Location in Michigan
Location Alger, Schoolcraft, and Delta counties
Coordinates 46°10′00″N 86°36′46″W / 46.16667°N 86.61278°W / 46.16667; -86.61278
Basin countries United States
Surface area 54.2 acres (21.9 ha)
Shore length1 about 1.4 miles (2.3 km)
Surface elevation 761 ft (232 m)
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.
Corner-Straits Chain and Blue Lake
A topographic map of the Corner-Straits Chain area showing Ostrander Lake

Ostrander Lake is a beautiful lake in Michigan, covering about 54.2-acre (21.9 ha). It's found in a special spot where three counties meet: Delta County, Michigan, Alger, and Schoolcraft. This lake is also part of the huge Hiawatha National Forest, a great place for nature and outdoor activities.

About Ostrander Lake

Ostrander Lake is known for being close to a group of connected lakes called the Corner-Straits Chain. This chain includes Skeels Lake, Corner Lake, Deep Lake, and Straits Lake. Imagine a string of pearls, but with lakes instead!

Nearby Lakes to Explore

Besides the Corner-Straits Chain, Ostrander Lake has many other cool lakes nearby. These include Hugaboom Lake, Blue Lake, Ironjaw Lake, Toms Lake, and Round Lake. If you love exploring different lakes, this area has plenty to see!

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