Cass Lake (Michigan)
| Cass Lake | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Oakland County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42°36′25″N 83°21′56″W / 42.6069°N 83.3656°WCoordinates: 42°36′25″N 83°21′56″W / 42.6069°N 83.3656°W |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 1,280 acres (520 ha) |
| Max. depth | 123 ft (37 m) |
| Settlements | Waterford Township, West Bloomfield Township, Orchard Lake Village, Keego Harbor |
Cass Lake is the largest and deepest lake in Oakland County, and is in the northern Metro Detroit region of southeastern Michigan.[1]
History
Cass Lake was named after former Michigan governor Lewis Cass.[2]
Geography
Cass Lake covers 1,280 acres (5 km²) and has a maximum depth of 123 ft (37 m).[1]
It is bordered by the cities, villages, and townships of Waterford Township, West Bloomfield Township, Orchard Lake Village, and Keego Harbor.
Recreation
It is a popular public lake in the Metro Detroit region. The lake is home to the Pontiac Yacht Club.[1]
Dodge No. 4 State Park is located on northeastern Cass Lake, with access via West Bloomfield Township and Waterford Township.[3]
See also
- List of places named for Lewis Cass
- Detroit Finnish Co-operative Summer Camp — had property on Cass Lake also.
- List of lakes in Michigan
References
External links
- Michigan DNR: Detailed map of Cass Lake PDF
- Sail Michigan.org: Cass Lake
- LakePlace.com: Cass Lake map — satellite view link
- Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Map of Dodge No. 4 State Park at Cass Lake
- Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Dodge No. 4 State Park at Cass Lake
- Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Map of Dodge No. 4 State Park
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