Lake Michigan
| Local Name(s) | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name(s) | |
| Continent | North America 1 |
| Country (State, Province, or Territory) | United States (Illinois) United States (Indiana) United States (Michigan) United States (Wisconsin) |
| Latitude | 43.405048 ° 1 |
| Longitude | -87.099609 ° 1 |
| Elevation (m) | 177 1 |
| Surface Area (km2) | 57,750 1 - 58,016 2 |
| Watershed Area (km2) | |
| Volume (km3) | 4,920 1 - 4,871 2 |
| Mean Depth (m) | 85 1 |
| Maximum Depth (m) | 282 1 - 281 2 |
| Fresh/Salt | Fresh 1 |
| Geologic Origin | Glacial (scour) 1 |
| Trophic Status | |
| Climate | Cold: Hot Summer, Without Dry Season 3 Cold: Warm Summer, Without Dry Season 3 |
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