Indigo Lake | |
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Location | Summit County, Ohio |
Coordinates | 41°11′35″N 81°34′54″W / 41.1929569°N 81.5816918°W |
Type | lake |
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]
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. It is situated entirely within the boundaries of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. [3]
It is one of only two places in the park closed to swimming. [4] Although protected as part of the national park, the lake is a popular spot for local fishing. [5] 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. [6] 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. [5] [7]
The lake is 722 feet (220 meters) above sea level and is 89 feet at the deepest point. [8]