Sixmile Lake (South Dakota) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sixmile Lake
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Location	Marshall County, South Dakota
Coordinates	45°44′17″N 97°28′10″W / 45.7380598°N 97.4695271°W / 45.7380598; -97.4695271
Type	lake
Surface elevation	1,801 feet (549 m)

Sixmile Lake is a beautiful lake located in South Dakota, a state in the United States. It's a natural body of water, meaning it formed naturally over time.

Discovering Sixmile Lake

Sixmile Lake is found in Marshall County, South Dakota. This area is known for its many lakes and natural beauty. Lakes like Sixmile are important for local wildlife and can be fun places for people to visit.

How Sixmile Lake Got Its Name

The name Sixmile Lake is quite interesting! It was named because of how far it is from an important historical place. The lake is exactly 6 miles (about 9.7 kilometers) away from Fort Sisseton. Fort Sisseton was once a military outpost, built in the 1860s. So, the lake's name simply tells us its distance from this historic fort.