Dark Lake (Independence Township, Michigan)
Dark Lake is the name given to two separate lakes within Independence Township in Oakland County, Michigan. The lakes lie approximately 4.5 miles (7.2 km) apart.
| Dark Lake | |
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  Dark Lake  Dark Lake | |
| Location | Oakland County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42.7408627°N 83.4371642°W |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 5 acres (2.0 ha) |
| Max. depth | 10 ft (3.0 m) |
| Surface elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Settlements | Independence Township |
| References | [1] |
| Dark Lake | |
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Dark Lake Dark Lake | |
| Location | Oakland County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42.7805852°N 83.3741084°W |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 7 acres (2.8 ha) |
| Max. depth | 12 ft (3.7 m) |
| Surface elevation | 1,030 ft (310 m) |
| Settlements | Independence Township |
| References | [2] |
One lake covers 5 acres (2.0 ha), with a depth of 10 feet (3.0 m). It connects to Deer Lake on its north side.[1]
The other lake covers 7 acres (2.8 ha), with a depth of 12 feet (3.7 m). It connects to Whipple Lake on its east side.[2]
Partial map of Independence Township, with each Dark Lake circled
References
- "Dark Lake Topo Map, Oakland County MI (Clarkston Area)". TopoZone. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- "Dark Lake Topo Map, Oakland County MI (Oxford Area)". TopoZone. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
External links
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dark Lake near Deer Lake
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dark Lake near Whipple Lake
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