Lake Galena is a reservoir in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, located near Galena.Brainy Geography. (2007). Galena Lake Illinois. Retrieved June 22, 2007, from
History The lake formed following the damming of Smallpox Creek in 1974.Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. (Unknown last update). Mississippi North River Watershed. Retrieved June 22, 2007, from http://www.epa.state.il.us/water/water-quality/report-1996/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-09.html Smallpox Creek is one of many tributaries of the Mississippi River.
Geography Lake Galena receives its water from a watershed about in size and is located at an elevation of about .. Retrieved June 24, 2007 It encompasses an area of and with of shoreline. It is located within a private development of Galena known as the Galena Territory.
Use The lake is mostly used for recreational purposes including boating and fishing. The lake is managed by a non-profit corporation, The Galena Territory Association, who manages a marina located on the east end of the lake.Galena Territory Association. (2007, June 18). Lake Galena & Marina. Retrieved June 22, 2007, from http://www.thegalenaterritory.com/amen_lgm.cfm The eighth hole on the Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa's North golf course crosses a small inlet of the lake.Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa. (Unknown last update). North Course. Retrieved June 22, 2007, from http://www.eagleridge.com/golf_spa/north.asp
See also Galena River List of lakes in Illinois
Bibliography
Further reading Shirk, M. (1995). Super Family Vacations, 3rd Edition: Resort and Adventure Guide. New York: HarperResource.
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