Lake Manitou is a very interesting geological feature. It is a
freshwater lake on an island in the middle of another larger lake –
in this case Lake Michigan. Lake Manitou occupies a low lying area
in the north-central portion of the island. It is the larger of the
two inland lakes found on the island. It is roughly 1.2 miles in
length and close to .5 miles wide at its widest spot. Beautiful
clear water can be found along with a variety of fish lure many of
the island’s visitors to the lake. To the west of the lake the
terrain becomes very rugged as you approach the west and northwest
bluffs. The bluffs are very incised and steep between Swenson's and
the Pot Holes.
North Manitou Island along with Lake Manitou and Tamarack Lakes
were created when the last glacier covered a good part of North
America 10,000 – 100,000 years ago. This glacier is known as the
Wisconsin Glacier. The Lake Michigan Lobe of that glacier created
the Lake Michigan water basin along with the Manitou Islands. The
way in which these lobes where shaped were due to highly resistant
bedrock. As a result the ice would move in the path of least
resistance.
Today, Lake Manitou is enjoyed by all of the hikers, backpackers
, and fishermen who visit the island. If one were to fish there are
several options available. Wading, porting from the Ferry Dock a
canoe or some other watercraft, or suggestions have been made to
bring a tube! To visit Lake Manitou one would have to be ferried to
North Manitou Island by the Manitou Island Transit Company.
To Log This Cache:
1. Post a picture of you (your face must be clearly visible) where
Lake Manitou clearly in the background.
2. North Manitou Island was created from the Wisconsin Glacier.
Describe the topography of the surrounding area of the lake.
Include in your answer specifics where you can see evidence of the
lake created by the glacier. Include descriptions of the soil, rock
formations, etc.
3. Take an elevation reading at Lake Manitou.
4. Email me the answers to #2 and #3 using my profile.
Each Cacher that logs a find is required to submit answers to
the questions above (failure to comply will result in a deletion of
your log). The only exception to this are young kids that are
caching with their parents (who have their own account, but not
computer privileges). Per Earthcache guidelines, each cacher is to
learn from their visit/experience. That means each cacher must
perform the necessary task(s) or requirements to log the cache and
earn your smiley.
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