| Miller/Knox Lagoon | |
|---|---|
  Miller/Knox Lagoon | |
| Location | Miller/Knox Regional Park, Richmond, Contra Costa County, California |
| Coordinates | 37°54′57″N122°23′11″W / 37.9159°N 122.3863°W Coordinates: 37°54′57″N122°23′11″W / 37.9159°N 122.3863°W |
| Type | Lagoon |
Miller/Knox Lagoon is a lake in Richmond, California. [1]
The lake is fed by underground salt water from San Pablo Bay and is man-made.[ citation needed ] It is located in the Pt. Richmond neighborhood. [1] The pond is located within Miller/Knox Regional Park. [1] The hole in the ground that was filled to form a water body was formerly part of quarries used during public works in the city of Richmond during the World War II home front.[ citation needed ]
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