Lake Chilton is a natural circular lake within the Avon Park Lakes, Florida, community. It is small, measuring approximately 1,200 feet (370 m) by 1,200 feet (370 m) and has a maximum depth of about 22 feet (6.7 m). It is bounded on all sides by residential streets and houses almost completely surround the lake on the opposite side of the streets. The land immediately surrounding the lake is public land. Lake Chilton is three blocks west of Lake Olivia.
| Lake Chilton | |
|---|---|
  Lake Chilton | |
| Location | Highlands County, Florida |
| Coordinates | 27°37′55″N 81°33′23″W / 27.63194°N 81.55639°W |
| Type | lake |
| Max. length | 1,200 feet (370 m) |
| Max. width | 1,200 feet (370 m) |
| Max. depth | 22 feet (6.7 m) |
The only activities at the lake are boating and fishing.[1]
References
edit- ^ Florida Lakewatch website, "Florida LAKEWATCH". Archived from the original on 2005-12-26. Retrieved 2005-12-13. ; Avon Park Lakes, Florida, Community Profile website, http://florida.hometownlocator.com/fl/highlands/avon-park-lakes.cfm .
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Chilton