Lake Kan-ac-to | |
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Location | Herkimer County, New York |
Coordinates | 43°45′06″N74°55′35″W / 43.7515286°N 74.9263608°W |
Type | Lake |
Basin countries | United States |
Surface area | 11 acres (4.5 ha) |
Surface elevation | 1,742 ft (531 m) [1] |
Settlements | Old Forge |
Lake Kan-ac-to is a small lake northeast of Old Forge in Herkimer County, New York.
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