Lake Sacajawea (Longview, Washington)

Lake Sacajawea
A former slough, Lake Sacajawea was created during the construction of Longview
Location of Lake Sacajawea in Washington, USA.
Location of Lake Sacajawea in Washington, USA.
Lake Sacajawea
Location of Lake Sacajawea in Washington, USA.
Location of Lake Sacajawea in Washington, USA.
Lake Sacajawea
LocationLongview, Cowlitz County, Washington
Coordinates46°08′13″N 122°57′07″W / 46.137°N 122.952°W / 46.137; -122.952
Typeman-made lake
EtymologySacajawea

Lake Sacajawea is a man-made lake in Longview, Washington. It is named after the Shoshone woman named Sacajawea who guided Meriwether Lewis and William Clark during their expedition to the Pacific Ocean. The lake is made up of four sections, each separated by a bridged road. Several small parks are part of the larger Lake Sacajawea Park. Lake Sacajawea Park is a 67-acre (27 ha) park in the middle of the city.[1] The lake's water is pumped into the north end from the Cowlitz River and flows to the south end where it exits into the Columbia River.[2]

  1. ^ "Lake Sacajawea - Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife". wdfw.wa.gov.
  2. ^ "Lake Sacajawea". Longview, WA.