Lake Arrowhead (Texas)

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Coordinates 33°42′14.8″N98°22′33.4″W / 33.704111°N 98.375944°W / 33.704111; -98.375944
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Lake Arrowhead is a lake located south-east of Wichita Falls, Texas. [2] The lake was artificially created as part of the Red River basin. [3]

The Lake Arrowhead State Park is based around the lake. [4]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Arrowhead
  2. Association, Texas State Historical. "Lake Arrowhead". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  3. "Lake Arrowhead State Park — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department". tpwd.texas.gov. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  4. Kimes, Susan. "Lake Arrowhead State Park – Wichita Falls" . Retrieved 2024-05-03.