Why is it called Lake Butte des Morts?

The larger of the two lakes named Butte des Morts is just northwest of Oshkosh, between that city and Winneconne. It was named not from a massacre (see Little Lake Butte des Morts) but rather from the use of a hill on its banks as a cemetery by local Menominee, Sauk and Fox Indians during the 18th century.

Where is Lake Butte des Morts?

Winnebago County
Big Lake Butte des Morts (/ˌbjuːdəˈmɔːr/) is a shallow freshwater lake located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, in Winnebago County….

Lake Butte des Morts
Lake Butte des Morts
Location	Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States
Coordinates	44°04′23″N 088°38′31″WCoordinates: 44°04′23″N 088°38′31″W

How Deep Is Little Lake Butte des Morts?

18 feet
Little Lake Butte Des Morts is a 1200 acre lake located in Winnebago County. It has a maximum depth of 18 feet.

How big is Lake Butte des Morts?

35.61 km²
Lake Butte des Morts/Area

What’s the deepest lake in Wisconsin?

Green Lake
The waters of Green Lake attracted the first settlers to this East Central Wisconsin area. Green Lake has 27 miles of shoreline. With a depth of approximately 237 feet, the lake is the deepest inland lake in Wisconsin.

How long is the Butte des Morts Bridge?

1,600 feet
The Trestle Bridge spans Little Lake Butte Des Morts and stretches an amazing 1,600 feet. It’s the longest pedestrian bridge in Wisconsin and it offers sweeping views of a picturesque Wisconsin lake.

Is Lake Winnebago natural?

It is one of the remnants of Glacial Lake Oshkosh, which existed about 12,000 years ago. Although Winnebago is a natural lake, its level was raised artificially by about 0.9 meters by dams constructed on both sides of Doty Island in 1850 and 1930. The lake is connected to Lake Michigan by series of 17 locks.

How deep does Lake Winnebago get?

6.4 m
Lake Winnebago/Max depth

Lake Winnebago is a 131939 acre lake located in Winnebago, Fond du Lac, Calumet Counties. It has a maximum depth of 21 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from public boat landings, a public beach.

Is Lake Winnebago safe to swim in?

Winnebago County Health Department declares a WATER QUALITY ADVISORY for Lake Winnebago due to blue-green algae blooms. Blue-green algae may produce a toxin that is harmful to health. The DNR and Winnebago County Health Department are posting this advisory at common Lake Winnebago access points.

How many people have drowned in Lake Winnebago?

While there are six deaths there are technically only four events: two died when a single canoe capsized in Lake Winnebago. Another two when two kayakers tipped over in Little Sissabagama, one in the process of rescuing the other.

How did Lake Butte des Morts get its name?

The name “Butte des Morts” was given by French colonial settlers. It means “Mound of the Dead”, in reference to a nearby prehistoric Native American burial mound. In the Menominee language this place is known as Paehkuahkīhsaeh which means “small mound”.

Where is Big Butte des Morts in Wisconsin?

Big Lake Butte des Morts (/ ˌbjuːdəˈmɔːr /) is a shallow freshwater lake located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, in Winnebago County. It is part of the Winnebago Pool (also known as the Winnebago System) of lakes in east central Wisconsin, along with Lake Winnebago, Lake Poygan, and Lake Winneconne.

Is there a bridge over Lake Butte des Morts?

U.S. Highway 41 (US 41) / Interstate 41 (I41) spans the east end of the lake via a bridge and causeway combination. The bridge includes the Tribal Heritage Crossing, a designated national trail, which is a portion of the Wiouwash State Trail.

What kind of phytoplankton live in Lake Butte des Morts?

Dominant phytoplankton genera include Anabaena, Scenedesmus, and Melosira. The city of Oshkosh lies between Lake Butte des Morts and Lake Winnebago. The unincorporated community of Butte des Morts lies on the lake’s northern shore, west of Oshkosh.