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Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes and bordered by Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan.

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When was Lake Michigan named?

' Erie' a tribe and shorten form of Iroquoian word Erielhonan or 'long tail'. 'Huron' named by French explorers of inhabitants in the area, Wyandot or 'Hurons'. 'Michigan' possibly from the Ojibwa word mishigami meaning 'great water. 'Ontario' from Wyandot word ontarío meaning 'Great Lake. 'Superior' the English translation of French term 'lac supérieur'.

If you are in downtown Chicago and facing north what direction would you go to reach Lake Michigan?

From downtown you would go East. More specifically, from State and Monroe Streets go straight East to Monroe Harbor. It's a lovely walk and you get to see some cool stuff like the Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park, and Crown Fountain, to name just a few.

Are bull sharks in Lake Michigan?

No, at least not naturally. Bull sharks need warmer weather to survive.

In theory, a bull shark could swim up through the rivers and canals from the Gulf of Mexico, but it would quickly die in the normally frigid waters.

How large is lake Titicaca?

Lake Titicaca is 3,812 meter above sea level.That's 12,500 feet above sea level!

What state is separated by Lake Michigan?

Wisconsin is not separated by Lake Michigan. Michigan is separated by Lake Michigan and Lake Huron.

Is Lake Michigan in the northeast?

North and South Manitou Islands(Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park) ,Beaver Island, Mackinaw Island , (Man-Made)Northerly Island/Megs Field, Hog Island, Squaw Island, North and South Fox Island. Most islands in Lake Michigan are far north and belong to the states of Michigan and Wisconsin. The only islands Illinois has is those that are either on the Mississippi or Fox River exp: Arsenal Island or Goose Island (Manmade) in the Chicago river.

Is Lake Michigan American or Canadian?

American, in fact the only Great Lake entirely located within the USA.

Can you get from Lake Michigan to Lake Ontario by boat?

The simple answer is no. Both lakes are too rough for a house boat. House boats are designed for calm inland waters and do not fair well in large waves. The great lakes are more like inland seas than lakes, lake Michigan has 3' - 6' waves on a regular basis and in storm conditions waves can exceed 10'

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What province is lake Michigan in?

Illinois

Lake Michigan is shared between four states. Nearly 2/3rds of it is in Michigan with a bit less than 1/3rd in Wisconsin. A smaller share is part of Illinois, with a tiny portion part of Indiana.

If you are downtown Chicago and facing north what direction would you reach Lake Michigan?

Lake Michigan is to the East of Chicago or to your right if you're facing north.

Where is the Great Lakes Naval Memorial And Museum - Uss Silversides in Muskegon Michigan located?

The address of the Great Lakes Naval Memorial And Museum - Uss Silversides is: 1346 Bluff St, Muskegon, MI 49443-1692

How many gallons of water does lake baikal hold?

Lake Baikal in Siberia, Russia, is the world's deepest fresh water lake at 1,638 metres deep. It is 636 km long and is the world's sixth largest lake and 1,181 metres of it is below sea level. It contains 20% of the world's fresh water which is so clear that divers suffer from vertigo. Based on sediment at the bottom, it is also the world's oldest lake at 25 million years, based on an ancient fault, the Olkhon Crevice. 2,000 species of plant and animal life have been identified in Lake Baikal, 75% of which appears nowhere else in the world.

Does the Chicago river flow into Lake Michigan?

No. In 1900, Rudolf Hering redirected the flow of the River in order to prevent pollutants from flowing into Lake Michigan, Chicago's main source of drinking water.

Why is lake Michigan important?

it is important because it is one of the five great lakes and those are some of the biggest lakes in the whole intire USA.

What plants live in Lake Michigan?

Common plants that live in Lake Michigan include: Arrowhead, Autumn Wild, Dwarf Lake Iris, and Golden Alexanders. Also, Wildflowers and Woodworm plants are commonly found inside Lake Michigan.

Michigan's relative location?

it is south of indiana?

No it is not south of Indiana, it is NORTH of Indiana and Ohio. The lower peninsula is mainly between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. It is considered part of the Mid-west states. East of Wisconsin, South-west of Ontario, Canada. In the Great-Lakes region of the United States.