Balsam Lake (Itasca County, Minnesota)
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LocationItasca County, Minnesota
Surface area716 acres (290 ha)
| Balsam Lake | |
|---|---|
  Balsam Lake | |
| Location | Itasca County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 47°31′48″N 93°24′51″W / 47.53000°N 93.41417°W |
| Type | Lake |
| Surface area | 716 acres (290 ha) |
| Max. depth | 37 feet (11 m) |
| Surface elevation | 1,339 feet (408 m) |
| Islands | 1 (Balsam Lake Island) |
Balsam Lake is a lake in Itasca County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1]
Balsam Lake was named for the balsam fir trees in its vicinity.[2] The lake is composed of four primary sections or bays: the East Bay, Main Bay, West Bay, and Munson Bay (North).
Balsam Lake is connected to six other lakes and a small unnamed lake (or 'pughole') via small streams and creeks: Cutaway Lake, Haskell Lake, Hendrichs Lake, Plantation Lake, Scrapper Lake, and Wilson Lake. These lakes sometimes dammed by beavers and only navigable by canoe during times of low water.
