Lake Andrew (Douglas County, Minnesota)
Lake Andrew (also called Lake Andrews) is a lake in Douglas County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1] Lake Andrew is a quiet, spring-fed lake located just south of Alexandria. With a size of 918 acres (3.72 km2), it is popular for recreational activities and a good lake for anglers. The most recent Lake Survey reports mean and maximum depths are 29.0 feet (8.8 m) and 83.0 feet (25.3 m), respectively. Water clarity is considered good.
| Lake Andrew | |
|---|---|
  Lake Andrew | |
| Location | Douglas County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 45°49′15″N 95°25′15″W |
| Type | lake |
| Surface area | 918 acres (3.72 km2) |
| Average depth | 29.0 feet (8.8 m) |
| Max. depth | 83.0 feet (25.3 m) |
According to Warren Upham, Lake Andrews was probably named for a physician in Alexandria.[2] Alternatively, according to Eugene Roth Family records, Lake Andrew was named for Andrew (Andreas) Roth, a prominent citizen and successful farmer of Douglas County.
See also[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Andrew (Douglas County, Minnesota)
- Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 180.
- Roth Family Historical Records: Andreas Roth (1849 - 1932), Eugene Roth (editor)
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