Pelican Lake (Lake County, South Dakota)
| Pelican Lake | |
|---|---|
Pelican Lake Pelican Lake | |
| Location | Lake County, South Dakota |
| Coordinates | 44°05′33″N 96°54′49″W / 44.0925246°N 96.9136823°W |
| Type | lake |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface elevation | 1,634 ft (498 m) |
Pelican Lake is a natural lake in South Dakota, in the United States.[1] The north-east shore is part of Watertown, South Dakota.
Pelican Lake was once a habitat of the pelican, hence the name.[2] The lake remains a popular stopping point for migrating waterfowl, with geese and ducks using the open water of the lake as a resting area each fall.[3]
See also
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pelican Lake (Lake County, South Dakota)
- ^ Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.2. University of South Dakota. p. 56.
- ^ "Pelican Lake Recreation Area | South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks". gfp.sd.gov. Retrieved 2021-04-07.