It is just a pond behind the church at Cleveland and Roselawn. From what I DO know about the area I suspect that pre-settlement it was a wetland. The construction of Cleveland cut off the natural outlet and the water backed up. Voila, lake.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Confusion
We ride past this all the time but do not claim it in the Ten Lake Tour. In fact, this isn't even an official lake.
It is just a pond behind the church at Cleveland and Roselawn. From what I DO know about the area I suspect that pre-settlement it was a wetland. The construction of Cleveland cut off the natural outlet and the water backed up. Voila, lake.
It is just a pond behind the church at Cleveland and Roselawn. From what I DO know about the area I suspect that pre-settlement it was a wetland. The construction of Cleveland cut off the natural outlet and the water backed up. Voila, lake.
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Look for willows, you'll find water. If it isn't an official lake, then you have naming rights, I'm sure.
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