White Lake (Michigan) facts for kids
White Lake is the name of several beautiful lakes found in the U.S. state of Michigan. The biggest and most well-known White Lake is located in Muskegon County. It's formed by the White River as it flows into the much larger Lake Michigan.
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Location in Michigan
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| Location | Muskegon County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 43°22′38″N 86°22′49″W / 43.37722°N 86.38028°W |
| Primary inflows | White River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Settlements | Montague, Montague Township, White River Township, Whitehall, Whitehall Township, Fruitland Township |
White Lake in Muskegon County
The largest and most famous White Lake is found in Muskegon County, Michigan. This lake is created by the White River, which eventually flows into the huge Lake Michigan.
Many towns and townships are located around this White Lake. On the north side, you'll find the city of Montague, along with Montague Township and White River Township. On the south side of the lake are the city of Whitehall, Whitehall Township, and Fruitland Township. There's also a small community called Wabaningo right where White Lake connects to Lake Michigan through a short channel.
Other White Lakes
While the Muskegon County White Lake is the biggest, there are other smaller lakes in Michigan that also share the name "White Lake." These lakes are located in different parts of the state:
- The next largest White Lake is in Oakland County, Michigan, within White Lake Township, Michigan.
- Another White Lake can be found in Calhoun County, Michigan, specifically in Clarence Township, Michigan.
- There's also a White Lake in Jackson County, Michigan, located in Henrietta Township, Michigan.
- Finally, you can find a White Lake in Lenawee County, Michigan, within Cambridge Township, Michigan.
