Colby Lake (Washington County, Minnesota)
Colby Lake is a lake in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1]
Colby Lake was named for John Colby, an early settler turned county official.[2]
There is a 2-mile paved trail that circumnavigates the lake, and is a popular recreational destination.
See also
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Colby Lake (Washington County, Minnesota)
- ↑ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 573.
Coordinates: 44°54′24″N 92°54′36″W / 44.90667°N 92.91000°W
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