Nita Lake
Nita Lake is a reservoir in the U.S. state of Mississippi.[1]
| Nita Lake | |
|---|---|
  Nita Lake  Nita Lake | |
| Location | Itawamba County, Mississippi |
| Coordinates | 34.2206907°N 88.3089701°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Etymology | Chickasaw language meaning "bear" |
Nita is a name derived from the Chickasaw language meaning "bear".[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nita Lake
- Baca, Keith A. (2007). Native American Place Names in Mississippi. University Press of Mississippi. p. 64. ISBN 978-1-60473-483-6.
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