How are lakes named? Some start with 'Lake' and others are the name followed by 'Lake' Thx.?

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How are lakes named? Some start with 'Lake' and others are the name followed by 'Lake' Thx.?

Here in California for instance we have Donner Lake, Eagle Lake, Buck's Lake, Clear Lake, Folsom Lake and also Lake Tahoe, Lake Oroville, Lake Mendocino, Lake Berryessa and Lake Shasta.... does not seem to be any rhyme or reason - man-made and two-syllable names does not fit either - anyone know?

2006-09-08 08:19:47 · 2 answers · asked by Deni 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government

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Normally they are named after people who discover them or a particular characteristic of the lake itself... like Salt Lake.

2006-09-08 11:39:22 · answer #1 · answered by Mike S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

That is a GOOOOOD question. I wish i knew the answer. Unfortunatly i am only here for the points. ; )

2006-09-08 15:21:57 · answer #2 · answered by danica 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋