Lake Norconian
| Lake Norconian | |
|---|---|
 Lake Norconian with pavilion and clubhouse/hotel in the background. | |
| Location | Riverside County, California |
| Coordinates | 33°55′27″N 117°34′15″W / 33.92417°N 117.57083°WCoordinates: 33°55′27″N 117°34′15″W / 33.92417°N 117.57083°W[1] |
| Type | lake [1] |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 1,800 feet (550 m) (approx.)[2] |
| Max. width | 1,800 feet (550 m) (approx.)[2] |
| Surface area | 60 acres (24 ha) |
| Surface elevation | 653 feet (199 m)[1] |
| Islands | one small island[2] |
| Settlements | Norco, California |
Lake Norconian, is an artificial lake, in Norco, Riverside County, California.[1]
Lake Norconian was created in the early 1920s as part of the Norconian Resort. This 60-acre (24 ha) lake was equipped with a boat house and beautiful Pavilion. It was the site where a few 1930's movies were filmed. Acquired with the resort by the U. S. Navy in 1941, the lake is now part of the Naval Surface Warfare Assessment Center.[3]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Norconian
- 1 2 3 USGS, Topographic Map: Corona North, CA
- ↑ A BRIEF HISTORY OF NORCO, CALIFORNIA, from norco.ca.us accessed November 17, 2013 Archived December 28, 2013, at the Wayback Machine.
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