Winchell Lake Explained

Winchell Lake
Location:Cook County, Minnesota
Coordinates:47.9925°N -90.5972°W
Type:lake
Pushpin Map:Minnesota
Pushpin Map Alt:Location of the lake in Minnesota.

Winchell Lake is a lake in Cook County, Minnesota, in the United States. It is most commonly accessed from Brule Lake or Poplar Lake.[1] There are a total of 12 active campsites to choose from, with some even providing fishing opportunities. See complete list here.

Winchell Lake was named for Newton Horace Winchell, a Minnesota geologist.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Winchell Lake. Clearwater Historic Lodge. en-US. 2019-02-07.
  2. Book: Warren Upham. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 141.