If you are after bass and panfish try fishing near weed lines, fallen trees, and the deepest water you can find. Horseshoe lake beach township of roxbury, nj official. Its a not chosen size geocache, with difficulty of 1. Campgrounds are closed to camping but open for walking or biking. Horseshoe lake historical topo map in sangamon county. The photo above was taken on the west side of the lake. An oxbow lake which is a remnant of a mississippi river meander, the lakes elevation is 403 feet 123 m above sea level. Draining of horseshoe lake sends 20,000 dead fish into verde river. When most people hear the word horseshoe, they think of actual horses. A remnant of a large meander of the mississippi river, it is today a shallow, isolated patch of water located near cairo and the southern tip of illinois. She was born and raised in waukegan and after receiving a degree in history from northern illinois university in dekalb, she went to work for the lake county discovery museum. Horseshoe lake alexander county, illinois wikipedia.
Despite its shallow water horseshoe lake supports a good fishery of crappies, catfish, and bass. This 2107acre lake is a very old floodplain lake created by an abandoned river channel. Also known for its canadian goose and bald eagle observation vantage point during the fall and winter. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. Horseshoe lake walkers island trail illinois alltrails. The lake is located in jackson county, southwest of carbondale, illinois. Examine a guide to recreational opportunities, rentals, real estate, hotels and cultural events in the water district of horseshoe lake anderson. Horseshoe lake state park granite city 2020 all you. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Horseshoe lakemadison state park, illinois camping.
In 1890, charles 0, hodges bought the mill property and the pond as well. Media in category horseshoe lake alexander county, illinois the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Located in the henderson county historical society museum, raritan, illinois. Draining of horseshoe lake sends 20,000 dead fish into. Combined history of edwards, lawrence and wabash counties, illinois. Geology illinois horsehoe lake state conservation area. Find a illinois farrier or horseshoer in the il localhorse farrier directory.
About 20,000 fish died after horseshoe lake was emptied to help protect endangered species in the verde river habitat. An archaeological survey of the horseshoe lake state park. Horseshoe lake lanaw sa canada, ontario, parry sound district, lat 45,31, long 79,84 horseshoe lake lanaw sa canada, ontario, lennox and addington county, 4505. Fish include panfish, largemouth bass, northern pike and trout. Horseshoe lake is a popular fishing location but also offers bird watching, cycling easy access to mct schoolhouse trail, and camping opportunities as well. Located in alexander county just east of illinois route 3, 7 miles north of cairo, the 10,200 acre area includes a 2,400 acre shallow lake. It is the site of illinoiss horseshoe lake state fish and wildlife area, a state park 10,645 acres 43 km 2 in size. Swimming is permitted only when beach is staffed with lifeguards. Includes indexes, brief history of lake county, and portraits of early lake county residents. Together with an outline history of the state, and a digest of state laws, volume 2 thomas gregg brookhaven press, 1880 hancock county ill. There are numerous boat launching sites around the lake as well as campgrounds. The lakes maximum depth approaches 55 feet at the location of a previous sand and gravel commercial operation. Where a river enters an ocean or lake, the silt and clay the water carries are deposited in a delta.
Louis metropolitan area, is 2,400 acres 10 km 2 in size, and is the secondlargest natural lake in illinois after lake michigan. Rent a whole home for your next weekend or holiday. Horseshoe lake state park provides 2,960 acres of family fun. They read the rocks like the pages in a book and recreate for our imagination the vanished. Horseshoe lake conservation area state of illinois rod r. The story behind this amazing illinois sandwich is incredibly unique. Reprinted with permission of the illinois state historical society. Share horseshoe lake conservation area located in alexander county, this area is known for its large stands of tupelo, swamp cottonwood and cypress trees. Mississippi river could cut off dogtooth bend from the rest of illinois.
Horseshoe lake, a lake in brazos bend state park, fort bend county, texas horseshoe lake, south of port bolivar, north of bolivar point lighthouse and fort travis, on the bolivar peninsula this disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. Jul 10, 2016 the story behind this amazing illinois sandwich is incredibly unique. The henderson county genealogy and family history society was formed in 2003 by a dedicated group of local family history enthusiasts. Horseshoe lake is an oxbow lake in alexander county. Cedar lake is a 1,750acre reservoir in southern illinois, created by the damming of cedar creek, a tributary of the big muddy river, in 1974.
The lake s maximum depth approaches 55 feet at the location of a previous sand and gravel commercial operation. We do not know that the grove suggested a new use for the millsite to the next owner, but it seems possible. Its a ponded water on the bog river flow, one of 21 over a square mile in size held back by dams in the st. Horseshoe lake madison county, illinois jump to navigation jump to search. The real story of the old slave house and americas reverse underground r. Horseshoe lake resident nikki walker is writing a book on the history of the area, a work in progress for the past eight years. Louis, missouriillinois, the metro area neareast to horseshoe lake. Louis, horseshoe lake was developed by the illinois department of conservation as a public recreation area. Horseshoe lake lanaw sa canada, ontario, lennox and addington. Horseshoe lake state fish and wildlife area is an illinois state park on. February climate history for fishing at horseshoe lake, pike with monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, wind. Illinois has stories about gangster and mafia treasures, riverboat treasures, and caches buried by family members. An archaeological survey of the horseshoe lake state park, madison county, illinois.
Choose from more than 31 properties, ideal house rentals for families, groups and couples. Genealogy bookstore and publisher of genealogy books and cds on family history, vital records, census records, local history, outofprint books, and other genealogical resource material to find your family tree. An oxbow lake which is a remnant of a mississippi river meander, the lake s elevation is 403 feet 123 m above sea level. Buried treasure in illinois, where they may be hidden.
Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing. It has everything that the hardcover edition contained more pages, photographs and details from the original 2004 paperback version. The archaeology and history of horseshoe lake, alexander. The archaeology and history of horseshoe lake, alexander county, illinois research paper center for archaeological investigations. Horseshoe lake state fish and wildlife area, thebes, illinois. The lake resembles a southern swamp with bald cypress and tupelo gum trees growing throughout. Gc1fmn0 horseshoe lake earthcache in illinois, united. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Jimmy was one of the top barefoot skiers in the world, she says, but he lost the use of his legs in an airplane accident. Horseshoe lake is 1890 acres in size with a maximum depth of 56 feet. Illinois state geological survey, illinois department of natural resources. Horseshoe lake welcome to the northern shores of horseshoe lake. Horseshoe lake state park madison county parks illinois. Horseshoe lake is a 21 acre lake located in manitowoc county.
This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. The societys goals include helping those with henderson county roots to trace their heritage, as well as to preserve the genealogy and historical records of the county. Theres also two playground areas, restrooms, and a good amount of picnic spots. Horseshoe lake will be open on weekends starting memorial day from 1 pm to 5 pm. For decades horseshoe lake in southern illinois has been famous for goose hunting. The catfish can be found around most of the lakes shoreline but the best fishing is around the northeast, east and southeast shoreline. History of mchenry county, illinois volume 2 anonymous on. Buried treasure in illinois search for buried treasure in illinois.
Horseshoe lake, a national natural landmark, is located in the american bottom of illinois within the greater st. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is springfield capital ap which is approximately 2 miles away and has an elevation of 586 feet 74 feet higher than horseshoe lake historical. Horseshoe lake waterbody id wbic 2469800 area 1 acres maximum depth 19 feet mean depth 10 feet bottom 70% sand, 0% gravel, 0% rock, 30% muck waterbody type lake. But if youre from central or southern illinois, you have a completely different association. Beach opens daily on, june 27th through september 7th from 11 am to 6 pm, weather permitting. Books about horseshoe lake list of books available on about horseshoe lake, madison county, illinois. A stranded barge near miller city road north of cairo, illinois, are seen on nov. People from all walks of life have discovered buried, or hidden loot. It is located in henderson county historical society museum, raritan, illinois.
Horseshoe lake state park is located off highway 111 in the southwestern part of illinois in madison county. With easy access from the metro east for visitors from throughout the region, the park offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities on 2,960 acres. There is a house on an island in the lake that was once home to the hart family. Horseshoe lake is located near granite city on highway 111 just south of horseshoe lake road. Geology illinois horseshoe lake alexander county geology illinois alexander county. In addition to taking in the beauty of the natural features of the area, visitors enjoy picnicking, camping, boating, fishing and hunting. The grove was a popular dancing spot for a few years, offering dances twice or three times a year, the history of stafford tells us.
Horseshoe lake is an oxbow lake in alexander county, illinois. Her husband, jimmy, built a tiny house on horseshoe point in 1987. Illinois digital archives henderson county historical. Louis, missouriillinois outdoors recreation in the vicinity of st. The lake is shallow with average depths of 35 feet. Foot locker this is a world war ii inside of a foot locker used by davis shaner of henderson county, illinois during his tour of duty. The largest dammed lake in the basin is cranberry lake just north of lows lake, which has regulated the flow of the. The charm of bald cypress, tupelo gum, swamp cottonwood trees. Horseshoe lake state park granite city 2020 all you need to. Hart, was hired by the state of illinois as the farm manager of horseshoe lake wildlife refuge and held that position from 1953 to 1969. Horseshoe lake alexander county, illinois, cape girardeau, missouri. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. Combined history of edwards, lawrence and wabash counties.
While youre here, try the hiking trails on walkers island. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. It maintains a connection with the mississippi river through drainage ditches. Horseshoe lake gc1fmn0 was created by clarkbowman on 8262008. Some of these individuals have been lucky enough to accidentally discover them. The archaeology and history of horseshoe lake, alexander county, illinois research paper center for archaeological investigations, southern illinois university carbondale koldehoff, brad on. The fall foliage can be incredibly purty if you time your stay for the right weekend. In 1972, the horseshoe lake nature preserve was designated as. It is the site of illinois s horseshoe lake state fish and wildlife area, a state park 10,645 acres 43 km 2 in size.