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Long Lake (Kalkaska County, Michigan)

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Lake in the state of Michigan, United States For other Michigan lakes of an identical or similar name, see Long Lake (Michigan).
Long Lake
View from the boating access site
Long Lake is located in MichiganLong LakeLong LakeLocation within the state of Michigan
LocationKalkaska County, Michigan
Coordinates44°34′22″N 85°17′52″W / 44.57278°N 85.29778°W / 44.57278; -85.29778
TypeFresh water
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area78 acres (31.6 ha)
Max. depth20 feet (6.1 m)
Surface elevation1,076 feet (328 m)
Islandsnone
SettlementsSpringfield Township

Long Lake is a fresh water lake located in southwest Kalkaska County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The lake encompasses 78 acres (31.6 ha). It is located entirely within Springfield Township about five miles (8.0 km) east of U.S. Highway 131 and Fife Lake.

The lake has a maximum depth of 20 feet (6.1 m) near the northern end. The lake is surrounded mostly by private residences but does have one public access boat launch along Ingersoll Road at the southern end of the lake at 44°34′06.2″N 85°18′13.3″W / 44.568389°N 85.303694°W / 44.568389; -85.303694. The boat launch has minimal roadside parking with a loose gravel surface that is only suitable for small to medium watercraft.

References

  1. ^ Michigan Department of Natural Resources (February 1966). "Michigan Department of Conservation: Long Lake" (PDF). Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Long Lake (Kalkaska County, Michigan)
  3. LakePlace.com (2019). "Long Lake – Kalkaska County". Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  4. "Springfield Township (Kalkaska County, Michigan)" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  5. Outdoor Michigan (2020). "Long Lake Boat Launch". Retrieved December 1, 2020.


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