Farm Island Lake
| Farm Island Lake | |
|---|---|
 Lake in summer 2015 | |
  Farm Island Lake | |
| Location | Farm Island Township, Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States |
| Coordinates | 46°25′0″N 93°46′0″W / 46.41667°N 93.76667°W |
| Surface area | 2,054 acres (831 ha) |
Farm Island Lake is a lake in the U.S. state of Minnesota, located in Aitkin County north of Mille Lacs Lake. It is just west of U.S. Route 169. Zebra mussels, an invasive species, have been found there.[1]
Its name refers to traditional farming of islands in the lake by Ojibwe people.[2] They also hunted, fished, and harvested wild rice.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources maintains Farm Island State Wildlife Management Area and two public boat launches on the lake.
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References[edit]
- ^ "Zebra mussels confirmed in Farm Island Lake in Aitkin County". Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. State of Minnesota. June 11, 2020.
- ^ Upham, Warren (2001). Minnesota Place Names: A Geographical Encyclopedia. Minnesota Historical Society Press. p. 21. ISBN 9780873513968.