Lake Hancock (Orange County, Florida)

Lake Hancock is a swampy natural freshwater lake on the west side of Orlando, Florida, in Orange County, Florida. This lake is long and winding. To the west side of the lake is Florida State Road 429, a toll highway. Residential housing surrounds all, but the east end of the lake.

Lake Hancock
Location of Lake Hancock in Florida, USA.
Location of Lake Hancock in Florida, USA.
Lake Hancock
Location of Lake Hancock in Florida, USA.
Location of Lake Hancock in Florida, USA.
Lake Hancock
LocationOrange County, Florida
Coordinates28°27′36″N 81°36′45″W / 28.46009°N 81.61263°W / 28.46009; -81.61263
TypeNatural freshwater lake
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length2.09 mi (3.36 km)
Max. width0.61 mi (0.98 km)
Surface area481 acres (195 ha)[1]
Surface elevationca. 100 ft (30 m)[2]

This lake has no public boat docks, no public swimming areas and there is no public access to this lake.

References

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  1. ^ Orange County Wateratlas, at https://orange.wateratlas.usf.edu/lake/?wbodyid=140234&wbodyatlas=lake .
  2. ^ Fishingworks website, at https://www.fishingworks.com/florida/orange-fl/lake/lake-reams-2/ . Lake Reams is 1.36 mi (2.19 km) to the southeast of Lake Hancock and is at almost the same elevation, as the ground where both lakes lie is level on the same plain. Its elevation is 102 ft (31 m).