Lake Sherwood (Kansas)

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Lake Sherwood
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Lake Sherwood
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Lake Sherwood
Location Shawnee County, near Topeka, Kansas
Coordinates 39°00′05″N95°46′58″W / 39.0015°N 95.7827°W / 39.0015; -95.7827
Basin  countries United States
Surface elevation1,001 ft (305 m) [1]

Lake Sherwood is a man-made lake located near the city limits, southwest of Topeka, Kansas, United States. The name is also used for the surrounding community.

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