Lake Poinsett, Hamlin County, South Dakota
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N 44° 34.309 W 097° 02.549
14T E 655427 N 4937250
A very nice lake for recreation and fishing. It has several boat launch sites.
Elevation 1664.
Waymark Code: WMRKQM
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 07/05/2016
Views: 1
Lake Poinsett is one of the largest lakes in the state of South Dakota. The lake is located northeast of the town of Arlington, South Dakota. It has the name of the U. S. Secretary of War, Joel Poinsett.
In 1838, the area was first visited by the expedition of Joseph Nicollet and John Fremont, who camped on the lake's north shore. Poinsett was instrumental in promoting the expedition.
Lake Type: Glacial lake
Coordinates location: East shoreline by boat dock
Max. Length: 5.25 miles
Max. Width: 2.85 miles
Max. Depth: 22 feet
Surface area: 7,903 acres
Parking / trail head: Not Listed
Website: Not listed
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