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'''Green Lake''' is a large natural tidal [[lake]] in southeastern Texas twelve miles southwest of [[Port Lavaca]]. It is one of the largest natural freshwater lakes in Texas covering 10,000 acres (40 km²). The lake is very grassy and poorly drained but provides a habitat for many fowl and fish. The nearest community, the rural settlement of Green Lake, uses the lake for fishing and water sports.<ref>{{Handbook of Texas|id=GG/rog8|name=Green Lake}} June 6, 2001. </ref> |
'''Green Lake''' is a large natural tidal [[lake]] in southeastern Texas twelve miles southwest of [[Port Lavaca]]. It is one of the largest natural freshwater lakes in Texas covering 10,000 acres (40 km²). The lake is very grassy and poorly drained but provides a habitat for many fowl and fish. The nearest community, the rural settlement of Green Lake, uses the lake for fishing and water sports.<ref>{{Handbook of Texas|id=GG/rog8|name=Green Lake}} June 6, 2001. </ref> |
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Green Lake is the city in which [[Louis Sachar]]'s novel, [[Holes]], takes place. |
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Revision as of 22:55, 23 September 2008
| Green Lake | |
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| Location | southeastern Texas |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 10,000 acres (40 km2) |
Green Lake is a large natural tidal lake in southeastern Texas twelve miles southwest of Port Lavaca. It is one of the largest natural freshwater lakes in Texas covering 10,000 acres (40 km²). The lake is very grassy and poorly drained but provides a habitat for many fowl and fish. The nearest community, the rural settlement of Green Lake, uses the lake for fishing and water sports.[1]
In Popluar Culture
Green Lake is the city in which Louis Sachar's novel, Holes, takes place.
References
- ^ Green Lake from the Handbook of Texas Online June 6, 2001.
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