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40: 47: 196:, an almost round lake, has a surface area of 333-acre (1,350,000 m). Lake Cannon is in a highly urbanized area. On the north shore is a some vacant land and the Boys Club is also on the north shore. The rest of the lake is surrounded by residential areas. About 300 feet (91 m) to the lake's east is 211:
There are no public boat ramps or swimming areas on Lake Cannon's shores. However, on the northeast shore, along East Lake Cannon Drive, is Lake Cannon Public Park. This park has picnic tables and a fishing dock. On the northwest shore, just south of the Boys Club, is a public boat ramp. Boats may
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The lake was first mapped by Dr. John Westcott for the United States government. Dr. Westcott was a deeply religious man, and originally gave it the name Lake Canon. However, the United States Army renamed it to Lake Cannon during the Seminole Wars.
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reach Lake Cannon from four canals. One connects this lake to Mirror Lake, another connects it to Howard Lake, a third connects it to
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http://www.polk.wateratlas.usf.edu/lake/default.asp?wbodyatlas=lake&wbodyid=160569
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http://www.polk.wateratlas.usf.edu/upload/documents/Naming%20of%20Polk%20Lakes.pdf
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http://www.fishingworks.com/lakes/florida/polk/auburndale/lake-cannon/
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This article is about the lake in Florida. For other lakes, see
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http://www.theledger.com/article/20060319/NEWS/603190342
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Cannon Lake (disambiguation)
Lake Cannon is located in Florida
Winter Haven, Florida
28°02′20″N 81°45′09″W / 28.0389°N 81.7526°W / 28.0389; -81.7526
Lake type
freshwater lake
Basin
Surface area
Lake Mirror
Lake Howard
Lake Idylwild
Lake Blue
Winter Haven Chain of Lakes
largemouth bass
bluegill
black crappie
"Lake Cannon, Florida, USA Vacation Info - LakeLubbers"
"Lake Cannon"
http://www.polk.wateratlas.usf.edu/lake/default.asp?wbodyatlas=lake&wbodyid=160569
http://www.fishingworks.com/lakes/florida/polk/auburndale/lake-cannon/
http://www.polk.wateratlas.usf.edu/upload/documents/Naming%20of%20Polk%20Lakes.pdf
"Archived copy"
the original
cite web
link
http://www.theledger.com/article/20060319/NEWS/603190342

Categories
Lakes of Polk County, Florida
Winter Haven, Florida

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