Anderson Goose Lake
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Anderson Goose Lake or Goose Lake or Anderson Lake are the names of a natural glacial lake
located in Hamilton County, Iowa
, close to Jewell Junction
. It is an important waterfowl habitat. It is a National Natural Landmark
designated in 1975.
Lake
A lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are larger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams,...
located in Hamilton County, Iowa
Hamilton County, Iowa
-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 15,673 in the county, with a population density of . There were 7,219 housing units, of which 6,540 were occupied.-2000 census:...
, close to Jewell Junction
Jewell Junction, Iowa
Jewell Junction, better known as Jewell, is a city in Hamilton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,239 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Jewell Junction is located at ....
. It is an important waterfowl habitat. It is a National Natural Landmark
National Natural Landmark
The National Natural Landmark program recognizes and encourages the conservation of outstanding examples of the natural history of the United States. It is the only natural areas program of national scope that identifies and recognizes the best examples of biological and geological features in...
designated in 1975.