Lake Crescent (Florida)
| Lake Crescent |
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| Lake Crescent |
| Location |
Flagler / Putnam counties, Florida, USA |
| Basin countries |
United States |
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| Max. length |
13 mi (21 km) |
| Max. width |
2 mi (3.2 km) |
| Surface area |
15,960 acres (6,460 ha) |
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Lake Crescent is a 15,960-acre (64.6 km2) freshwater lake located in Putman and Flagler counties in North Central Florida.[1] The lake is approximately 13 miles (21 km) in length and 2 miles (3.2 km) wide. At the north end it connects to St. Johns River by way of Dunn's Creek.[2]
Geology
Crescent Lake has a long and narrow shape similar to a crescent.[3]
History
Crescent Lake was formerly known as Dunn's Lake.[4]
Search for wreckage of the Alligator
On December 9, 2008, a group of volunteers led by scientists from the Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program in St. Augustine, Florida searched the east side of Lake Crescent for the sunken wreckage of the Alligator.[5][6]
External links
References
- ^ Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. "Northeast Region Fishing Forecast". Freshwater Fishing Sites & Fishing Forecasts. State of Florida. http://www.myfwc.com/RECREATION/FW_forecasts_ner.htm#crescent. Retrieved 2009-03-08.
- ^ Porter, Jim. "Lake Crescent Information Guide". Jim Porter's Bass Fishing Report. Jim Porter. http://www.jimporter.org/lakes/crescent/. Retrieved 2009-03-08.
- ^ Belleville, Bill (2001). River of Lakes: A Journey on Florida's St. Johns River. University of Georgia Press. pp. 138, 141, 200, 212,. ISBN 0820323446. http://books.google.com/books?id=lAuzhqXY4hUC.
- ^ A Home Among the Orange Groves in Crescent City, Florida. Jacksonville, Florida: Tri-Weekly Sun. 1876. p. 15. http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/ufdc/?m=hd1J&i=76084.
- ^ "News and Notes: Shipwreck site". The St. Augustine Record (The St. Augustine Record). December 9, 2008. http://www.staugustine.com/stories/120908/community_120908_032.shtml. Retrieved 2009-03-11.
- ^ Lane, Marcia (December 10, 2008). "Seeking Alligator's resting place". The St. Augustine Record (The St. Augustine Record). http://www.staugustine.com/stories/121008/news_1210_021.shtml. Retrieved 2009-03-11.