Medicine Lake (South Dakota)

Medicine Lake is a natural lake in South Dakota, in the United States.[1]

Medicine Lake
Medicine Lake
Medicine Lake
LocationCodington County, South Dakota
Coordinates44.9841655°N 97.3519987°W / 44.9841655; -97.3519987
Typelake
Surface elevation1,716 feet (523 m)

The lake's name comes from the Sioux Indians of the area, who believed the waters of Medicine Lake held medicinal qualities.[2]

See also

  • List of lakes in South Dakota

References


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