Cross Lake

Cross Lake
Cross Lake
Location Cayuga / Onondaga counties, New York, USA
Coordinates 43°7′29″N 76°29′4″W / 43.12472°N 76.48444°W / 43.12472; -76.48444Coordinates: 43°7′29″N 76°29′4″W / 43.12472°N 76.48444°W / 43.12472; -76.48444
Primary inflows Seneca River
Primary outflows Seneca River
Basin countries United States
Max. length 3.8 mi
Max. depth 64 ft
Surface elevation 373 ft
Islands Two; Big Island, Small Island
Settlements Cato, NY

Cross Lake lies on the border of Cayuga and Onondaga Counties in New York. Cross Lake lies within the boundaries of the traditional Onondaga Indian Nation. The lake is reputed in local tradition to be the boyhood home of Hiawatha, the great peace maker. However, Onondaga Lake is also said to be Hiawatha's home.

Cross Lake has a max depth of 64 feet and has an average depth of 18 feet. The Seneca River flows west to east through the south end of the lake. Since Cross Lake is part of the New York State Barge Canal System, there are a variety of fish that do pass through. Cross Lake also has a flushing rate of 51 times per year; once per week.



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