| Court Lake | |
|---|---|
  Court Lake | |
| Location | Benson County, North Dakota |
| Coordinates | 47°59′38″N98°54′55″W / 47.9937740°N 98.9154003°W Coordinates: 47°59′38″N98°54′55″W / 47.9937740°N 98.9154003°W |
| Type | lake |
Court Lake is in Benson County, North Dakota, in the United States. [1]
Court Lake bears the name of Ignatius Court, a Native American translator. [2]
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