Lake Monroe (Florida)

Lake Monroe
Southern shore of Lake Monroe
Location of Lake Monroe in Florida, USA.
Location of Lake Monroe in Florida, USA.
Lake Monroe
Location of Lake Monroe in Florida, USA.
Location of Lake Monroe in Florida, USA.
Lake Monroe
LocationVolusia / Seminole counties, Florida, United States
Coordinates28°49′10″N 81°15′40″W / 28.81944°N 81.26111°W / 28.81944; -81.26111
TypeLake
Primary outflowsSt. Johns River
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area8,771 acres (3,549 ha)
SettlementsSanford, DeBary, Deltona
Websitewww.friendsoflakemonroe.org

Lake Monroe is one of the lakes that make up the St. Johns River system.[1] The lake has an area of 8,771 acres (3,549 ha).[2] The city of Sanford is situated along the southern shore,[3] while Deltona and the unincorporated community of Enterprise are located along the northern shore.[4][5] The Lake Monroe Wildlife Management Area lies on the southeast shore.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Lake Monroe". Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  2. ^ "Lake Monroe". Seminole County Water Atlas. University of South Florida. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
  3. ^ "Sanford - a Brief History". City of Sanford. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  4. ^ Fuller, Austin (October 26, 2016). "Deltona presents vision for Lake Monroe destination". Daytona Beach News-Journal. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  5. ^ Harper, Mark (April 21, 2025). "School board could spend $8.4 million for land DeBary deemed incompatible for new school". Daytona Beach News-Journal. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  6. ^ "Lake Monroe Wildlife Management Area". Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission. Retrieved August 5, 2025.