Kangaroo Lake is the largest inland lake in Door County, Wisconsin, United States.[1] It is located in the towns of Baileys Harbor and Jacksonport, and is the main feature of Kangaroo Lake State Natural Area.
| Kangaroo Lake | |
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  Kangaroo Lake  Kangaroo Lake | |
| Location | Door County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 45°01′57″N 87°09′32″W / 45.032494°N 87.158995°W |
| Primary inflows | Piel Creek |
| Primary outflows | Heins Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 1,123 acres (454 ha) |
| Average depth | 6 ft (1.8 m) |
| Max. depth | 12 ft (3.7 m) |
| Surface elevation | 598 ft (182 m) |
The lake, located a half mile from Lake Michigan, is fed by Piel Creek and surrounded by a lowland marsh. The bottom of the lake is lined with marl.[2] Many types of fish can be found in the lake.
The surrounding area is a tourist destination.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Kangaroo Lake (Wisconsin)". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Wisconsin DNR". Archived from the original on 2009-08-09. Retrieved 2009-04-04.
External links
edit- Kanagaroo Lake State Natural Area from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
- R & R in Baileys Harbor with Kristin Peil and Suzanne Bauldry by the Baileys Harbor Historical Society, Sevestopol TV, May 26, 2012, 1:20:33 long, (covers resorts on Kangaroo Lake)
- History of Kangaroo Lake with Patty Williamson by the Baileys Harbor Historical Society, Sevestopol TV, July 17, 2012, 1:20:33 long