Dark Lake (Independence Township, Michigan)

Dark Lake is the name given to two separate lakes within Independence Township in Oakland County, Michigan. The lakes lie approximately 4.5 miles (7.2 km) apart.

Dark Lake
Location of Dark Lake in Michigan, USA.
Location of Dark Lake in Michigan, USA.
Dark Lake
Location of Dark Lake in Michigan, USA.
Location of Dark Lake in Michigan, USA.
Dark Lake
LocationOakland County, Michigan
Coordinates42°44′27″N 83°26′14″W / 42.7408627°N 83.4371642°W / 42.7408627; -83.4371642
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area5 acres (2.0 ha)
Max. depth10 ft (3.0 m)
Surface elevation968 ft (295 m)
SettlementsIndependence Township
References[1]
Dark Lake
Location of Dark Lake in Michigan, USA.
Location of Dark Lake in Michigan, USA.
Dark Lake
Location of Dark Lake in Michigan, USA.
Location of Dark Lake in Michigan, USA.
Dark Lake
LocationOakland County, Michigan
Coordinates42°46′50″N 83°22′27″W / 42.7805852°N 83.3741084°W / 42.7805852; -83.3741084
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area7 acres (2.8 ha)
Max. depth12 ft (3.7 m)
Surface elevation1,030 ft (310 m)
SettlementsIndependence Township
References[2]

One lake covers 5 acres (2.0 ha), with a depth of 10 feet (3.0 m). It connects to Deer Lake on its north side.[1]

The other lake covers 7 acres (2.8 ha), with a depth of 12 feet (3.7 m). It connects to Whipple Lake on its east side.[2]

Partial map of Independence Township, with each Dark Lake circled

References

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  1. ^ a b "Dark Lake Topo Map, Oakland County MI (Clarkston Area)". TopoZone. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Dark Lake Topo Map, Oakland County MI (Oxford Area)". TopoZone. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
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