Long Lake is a fresh water lake located in southwest Kalkaska County in the U.S. state of Michigan.[2] The lake encompasses 78 acres (31.6 ha).[1][3] It is located entirely within Springfield Township about five miles (8.0 km) east of U.S. Highway 131 and Fife Lake.[4]
| Long Lake | |
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.jpg) View from the boating access site | |
  Long Lake Location within the state of Michigan | |
| Location | Kalkaska County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 44°34′22″N 85°17′52″W / 44.57278°N 85.29778°W |
| Type | Fresh water |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 78 acres (31.6 ha)[1] |
| Max. depth | 20 feet (6.1 m)[2] |
| Surface elevation | 1,076 feet (328 m)[2] |
| Islands | none |
| Settlements | Springfield Township |
The lake has a maximum depth of 20 feet (6.1 m) near the northern end.[1] The lake is surrounded mostly by private residences but does have one public access boat launch along Ingersoll Road at the southern end of the lake at 44°34′06.2″N 85°18′13.3″W / 44.568389°N 85.303694°W. The boat launch has minimal roadside parking with a loose gravel surface that is only suitable for small to medium watercraft.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b c Michigan Department of Natural Resources (February 1966). "Michigan Department of Conservation: Long Lake" (PDF). Retrieved November 30, 2020.
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Long Lake (Kalkaska County, Michigan)
- ^ LakePlace.com (2019). "Long Lake – Kalkaska County". Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ Google (November 21, 2020). "Springfield Township (Kalkaska County, Michigan)" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- ^ Outdoor Michigan (2020). "Long Lake Boat Launch". Retrieved December 1, 2020.
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