Lake Parsons | |
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Location | Neosho County, Kansas |
Coordinates | 37°24′36″N 95°20′30″W / 37.4101°N 95.3416°W |
Type | Reservoir[1] |
Basin countries | United States |
Max. length | 2.26 mi (3.64 km) |
Max. width | 0.83 mi (1.34 km) |
Surface area | 980 acres (400 ha)[2] |
Surface elevation | 925 ft (282 m)[3] |
Islands | several islets |
Lake Parsons is a lake in the state of Kansas. Located 3 miles (5 km) north on highway 59 and 3 miles (5 km) west on 20th road from the city of Parsons, Kansas, United States. The lake has a surface area of 980 acres (4.0 km2) and there are about 1,000 acres (4 km2) of public-use land owned by the city of Parsons surrounding the lake. Fishing, camping, picnicking, boating, and a gravel beach swimming area are popular activities.[4][5]