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Plum Lake
Location of lake in South Dakota.
Location of lake in South Dakota.
Plum Lake
Location in South Dakota
Location Kingsbury County, South Dakota
Coordinates 44°31′20″N 97°30′0″W / 44.52222°N 97.50000°W / 44.52222; -97.50000
Type lake

Plum Lake is a natural lake located in the state of South Dakota, in the United States. It is found specifically within Kingsbury County, South Dakota.

Discovering Plum Lake

Plum Lake is a beautiful natural body of water. It is a great example of the many lakes found in South Dakota. Lakes like Plum Lake are important parts of the natural world. They provide homes for many plants and animals.

Where is Plum Lake?

Plum Lake is located in Kingsbury County. This county is in the eastern part of South Dakota. The lake's exact spot can be found using special coordinates. These are 44 degrees, 31 minutes, 20 seconds North and 97 degrees, 30 minutes, 0 seconds West. These numbers help pinpoint its location on a map.

How Plum Lake Got Its Name

The lake has a very interesting name. Plum Lake received its name from the many plum trees. These trees grew all along the edges of the lake. Imagine a lake surrounded by trees that produce tasty plums! This is how the lake got its unique and natural name.

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