Clear Lake - Mason City, IA
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N 43° 07.716 W 093° 25.332
15T E 465659 N 4775182
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Waymark Code: WM8TQG
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 05/12/2010
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Clear Lake and Mason City, Iowa
Boating, fighing, water skiing and swimming are enjoyed in the cool clear water.
A presonal message dated June 1961 is written on the reverse.
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Clear Lake (Iowa) - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Clear Lake is the name of a natural body of water located in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa near Clear Lake, Iowa. It is approximately 3,684 acres (15 km2) in size. It is a popular fishing destination, with walleye, bullhead, yellow bass and channel catfish. People from Des Moines, IA and The Twin Cities, Minnesota have had homes on the shores of the lake since the 1870's. The average depth is 10 feet (3 m) and the maximum depth is 19 feet (6 m). The lake has 13.6 mi (22 km) of shoreline. Clear Lake State Park is located on the shores of the lake. As of 2004, the lake has had major efforts undergone to restore its natural clarity, including filtration systems and education of local farmers to reduce toxic pesticides from entering the lake.
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