Wilson Lake (Wisconsin) facts for kids
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 Wilson Lake
Location in Wisconsin
Wilson Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | Iron County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 46°07′04″N 090°06′57″W / 46.11778°N 90.11583°W |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 162 acres (0.66 km2) |
| Max. depth | 21 ft (6.4 m) |
| Surface elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Islands | 2 |
Did you know that in Wisconsin, United States, there isn't just one "Wilson Lake"? It's a very popular name! There are actually seven different lakes, four flowages (areas where water flows slowly), and even a pond all called Wilson. This can sometimes be a bit confusing, but it's interesting how many places share the same name.
The most well-known of these is probably Wilson Lake in Iron County. This lake is quite big, covering about 162 acres, and it's 21 feet deep at its deepest point. It's a great example of the many beautiful lakes you can find in Wisconsin.
Why So Many Wilson Lakes?
It's common for lakes, rivers, and towns to be named after people or local features. The name "Wilson" is a common surname, so it's likely that many of these lakes were named after early settlers, landowners, or important people in the area. This is why you find the same name popping up in different counties across the state.
A Look at Some Wilson Lakes
While there are many "Wilson" water bodies, they all have their own unique features. Here's a quick look at some of them, showing how different they can be in size and depth:
- Wilson Lake (Burnett County): This lake is smaller, about 10 acres, and 13 feet deep.
- Wilson Lake (Douglas County): It covers 27 acres and is 9 feet deep.
- Wilson Lake (Iron County): This is one of the larger ones, at 162 acres, with a maximum depth of 21 feet.
- Wilson Lake (Sawyer County): This lake is 103 acres and 14 feet deep.
- Wilson Lake (Shawano County): A smaller lake at 20 acres, with a depth of 8 feet.
- Wilson (Deer) Lake (Vilas County): This one is 17 acres and 18 feet deep.
- Wilson Lake (Waushara County): It's 81 acres and 12 feet deep.
Wilson Flowages and Ponds
Besides the lakes, there are also "Wilson" flowages and even a pond. Flowages are often created when a dam is built on a river, causing the water to spread out.
- Wilson Creek Flowage (Price County): This is a large flowage, covering 351 acres, and 11 feet deep.
- Wilson Flowage (Price County): Another flowage in Price County, 269 acres, and 6 feet deep.
- Wilson Marsh Flowage (Jackson County): This one is 24 acres and 9 feet deep.
- Lower Wilson Marsh Flowage (Jackson County): A smaller part of the marsh flowage, 4 acres, and 7 feet deep.
- Wilson Park Pond (Milwaukee County): This pond is 9 acres and 5 feet deep, often found in a park setting.
Each of these "Wilson" water bodies plays a role in its local environment, providing homes for fish and other wildlife, and sometimes offering places for people to enjoy nature.
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