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South Clear Lake
Location of the lake in Michigan.
Location of the lake in Michigan.
South Clear Lake
Location in Michigan
Location Berrien County, Michigan and St. Joseph County, Indiana
Coordinates 41°45′31″N 86°22′38″W / 41.75861°N 86.37722°W / 41.75861; -86.37722
Type lake
Surface area 61.781 acres (25.002 ha)

South Clear Lake is a beautiful lake located in two different U.S. states: Indiana and Michigan. This lake is quite large, covering about 61.781 acres (25.002 ha) of water.

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This natural body of water is found partly in Berrien County, Michigan and partly in St. Joseph County, Indiana. Its special location means it sits right on the border between these two states!

How South Clear Lake Got Its Name

Have you ever wondered why lakes have the names they do? South Clear Lake got its name because its water is very clear! It's easy to see through, which is a great quality for a lake.

The "South" part was added to its name to make sure people didn't confuse it with another lake. There is another lake called Clear Lake, which is also in Berrien County, Michigan. So, "South Clear Lake" helps us know exactly which clear lake we're talking about!

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