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Goose Lake (Anchorage)

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Location
  
Anchorage, Alaska

Max. length
  
0.3 miles (0.48 km)

Settlements
  
Anchorage

Basin countries
  
United States

Surface elevation
  
141 feet (43 m)

Goose Lake (Anchorage)

References
  
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Goose Lake

Goose Lake is a small lake in Anchorage in the U.S. state of Alaska, located near the University of Alaska Anchorage, 1.2 miles (1.9 km) south-east of confluence of North and South Forks Chester Creek, and 2.8 miles (4.5 km) south-east of Anchorage, Cook Inlet Low. It is a popular swimming location in summer, with one of two municipal beaches, and is connected to the city's extensive trail system. It is a kettle lake.

Zula Swanson was a woman of color who relocated to Anchorage from the lower 48. She was known to have a boarding house and some property on the banks of Goose Lake. She became one of the wealthiest women in Anchorage during her life.

References

Goose Lake (Anchorage) Wikipedia