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| Colby Lake | |
|---|---|
  Colby Lake | |
| Location | Washington County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 44°54′24″N 92°54′36″W / 44.90667°N 92.91000°W |
| Type | Lake |
| Surface elevation | 889 feet (271 m) |
Colby Lake is a lake in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota. [1]
Colby Lake was named for John Colby, an early settler turned county official. [2]
A 2-mile paved trail circumnavigates the lake, which is a popular recreational destination.
See also
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Colby Lake (Washington County, Minnesota)
- ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 573.
| Colby Lake | |
|---|---|
Colby Lake | |
| Location | Washington County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 44°54′24″N 92°54′36″W / 44.90667°N 92.91000°W |
| Type | Lake |
| Surface elevation | 889 feet (271 m) |
Colby Lake is a lake in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota. [1]
Colby Lake was named for John Colby, an early settler turned county official. [2]
A 2-mile paved trail circumnavigates the lake, which is a popular recreational destination.
See also
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Colby Lake (Washington County, Minnesota)
- ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 573.