Baker's Lake (McLeod County, Minnesota) explained

Baker's Lake
Location:McLeod County, Minnesota
Coordinates:44.6792°N -94.3492°W
Type:Lake
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Baker's Lake is a lake in McLeod County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota. A waterfowl production area is situated on the western shore of the lake, and the Baker's Lake Wildlife Management Area is located to the south of the WPA and to the east of the lake. Carry-in boat access is available through the eastern portion of the WMA.[1]

Baker's Lake was named for Augustus C. Baker, a pioneer who settled there in 1865.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Baker's Lake WMA . . 2018-08-26.
  2. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 319.