Indigo Lake (Ohio)
Indigo Lake is a small, roughly triangular lake in Summit County, Ohio, in the United States.[1] It is not a natural lake, having been created by the park service in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. It is a popular fishing location, with several species present including the Largemouth bass.[1]
National Park
Originally the site of Gray's Quarry, a gravel and sand pit, Indigo Lake came under the responsibilities of the National Park Service on December 27, 1974, with the creation of the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area.[2] The pit was later filled with water by park service personnel to create what was subsequently called "Indigo Lake", which remains in place sustained by a constant supply of water from several natural springs in the immediate area.[3] It is situated entirely within the boundaries of Cuyahoga Valley National Park.[4] It is one of only two places in the park closed to swimming.[5] Although protected as part of the national park, the lake is a popular spot for local fishing.[6] In addition, the lake, which normally freezes over in the colder months of the year, is used by the Akron Fire Department to practice under-ice rescue techniques each winter.[7] It is accessible by car from Riverview road, on foot via the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, and by rail via a flag stop station nearby at 41°11′39″N 81°34′45″W / 41.19417°N 81.57917°W, part of the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.[6][8] The lake is 722 feet (220 meters) above sea level and is 41 feet at the deepest point.[9]
Hauntings
According to local folklore, the site and shore of the lake are "haunted" by spirits of local tribes, such as the Erie and Hopewell.[3]
References
- ^ a b Indigo Lake, Ohio Lake Finder, retrieved 13/10/12
- ^ History of the Park, retrieved September 30, 2012
- ^ a b "Haunted Cuyahoga". Ken Summer. Retrieved September 30, 2012.
- ^ Cuyahoga Valley National Park, retrieved September 30, 2012, published by the USNPS
- ^ Park Closures, retrieved September 30, 2012, published by the USNPS
- ^ a b "Cuyahoga Valley National Park presents 'Get Up, Get Out & Go!'". HT Media LT. Retrieved October 5, 2012.
- ^ "Dive team practices rescues in frozen lake: Cold weather gives Akron firefighters the needed ice for annual training". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved October 5, 2012.
- ^ Ohio Hometown Locator, retrieved 13/10/12
- ^ Indigo Lake Topography, retrieved October 5, 2012