Lake Gibson (Florida)
Lake Gibson is a lake in Polk County, Florida, in the United States. It has a surface area of 483 acres (1.95 km2). The lake is a part of the Peace River - Saddle Creek Watershed.[2]
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| Location | Lakeland, Polk County, Florida |
| Coordinates | 28°6′33″N 81°57′38″W[1] |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 483 acres (1.95 km2) |
| Average depth | 7 ft (2.1 m) |
| Max. depth | 20 ft (6.1 m) |
| Water volume | 1,027,345,827 US gal (3,150 acre⋅ft; 3.89 hm3) |
The lake serves a seaplane base with a 7000 feet runway, and FAA code 8FA0.[3]
Several neighborhoods and schools, including Lake Gibson High School, draw their name from the lake.
References
- "Lake Gibson". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved Jan 15, 2021.
- "Lake Gibson". Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- "Lake Gibson Seaplane Base Airport (8FA0)".
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