Lake Shetek
Lake Shetek is the largest lake in southwestern Minnesota, United States, and the headwaters of the Des Moines River. It is located in The Lakes, an unincorporated community in Murray County a few miles north-northwest of Currie. The name Shetek is derived from "pelican" in the Ojibwe language.
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Lake Shetek from Lake Shetek State Park | |
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| Location | The Lakes, Murray County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 44°7′12″N 95°41′24″W |
| Type | Glacial lake |
| Primary outflows | West Fork of the Des Moines River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 3,596 acres (1,455 ha) |
| Max. depth | 10 feet (3.0 m) |
| Shore length1 | 31.7 miles (51.0 km) |
| Surface elevation | 1,483 feet (452 m) |
| Islands | Keeley, Loon, and Valhalla |
| Settlements | Currie, Minnesota |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Since large lakes are rare in southwestern Minnesota and for some distance over the borders into Iowa and South Dakota, Lake Shetek is a significant regional draw for water recreation. Lake Shetek State Park lies on its eastern shore.
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