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Smith Lake
Location of lake in Washington state.
Location of lake in Washington state.
Smith Lake
Location in Washington (state)
Location Thurston County, Washington
Coordinates 47°00′15″N 122°50′07″W / 47.0040809°N 122.8352056°W / 47.0040809; -122.8352056
Type lake
Surface area 17.7 acres (7.2 ha)
Max. depth 10 feet (3.0 m)

Smith Lake is a cool lake located in Thurston County, Washington, in the U.S. state of Washington. It's not a huge lake, covering about 17.7 acres (7.2 ha). At its deepest point, Smith Lake goes down about 10 feet (3.0 m).

Discover Smith Lake

Smith Lake is a natural body of water. It is found in the beautiful landscape of Washington state. Lakes like Smith Lake are important parts of the local environment. They provide homes for many plants and animals.

How Smith Lake Got Its Name

Have you ever wondered how places get their names? Smith Lake was named after a person! It got its name from Jacob Smith. He was a pioneer settler who lived in the area during the 1850s. Pioneers were some of the first people to settle in a new region.

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