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Tack Lake
Location of Tack Lake in Minnesota, USA.
Location of Tack Lake in Minnesota, USA.
Tack Lake
Location in Minnesota
Location of Tack Lake in Minnesota, USA.
Location of Tack Lake in Minnesota, USA.
Tack Lake
Location in the United States
Location Cook County, Minnesota,
United States
Coordinates 47°47′16″N 90°46′21″W / 47.78778°N 90.77250°W / 47.78778; -90.77250
Primary outflows Poplar River
Basin countries United States
Surface area 16 acres (0 km2)

Tack Lake is a cool, small lake located in Cook County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's about 16 acres in size, which is like having 12 football fields of water! This lake is part of a bigger water system. Its water flows into the Poplar River by first going through another lake called Rice Lake.

Discover Tack Lake

Tack Lake is a natural gem found in the beautiful state of Minnesota. It's a great example of the many lakes that make this area special. Lakes like Tack Lake are important for the environment and for the animals that live there. They also offer a quiet place to enjoy nature.

Where is Tack Lake Located?

Tack Lake is nestled in Cook County, Minnesota. This county is in the northeastern part of Minnesota, known for its stunning forests and many lakes. The lake is also part of the larger Superior National Forest. This forest is a huge area of protected land, full of trees, wildlife, and, of course, lakes!

How Clear is Tack Lake's Water?

Scientists often study lakes to see how healthy they are. One way they do this is by checking the water clarity. Water clarity means how far down you can see into the water. In 2008, experts from the University of Minnesota did a special test on Tack Lake. They found that you could see about 2.48 meters (or about 8 feet) deep into the water. This is a good sign that the lake's water was quite clear back then! Clear water is important because it lets sunlight reach plants growing at the bottom, which helps the whole lake ecosystem.

What is a Tributary Lake?

Tack Lake is called a "tributary" lake because its water flows into another river. Think of it like a small stream joining a bigger river. In this case, Tack Lake's water eventually joins the Poplar River. The Poplar River then flows into Lake Superior, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world! This connection means that what happens in Tack Lake can affect the water quality of the Poplar River and even Lake Superior.

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