Lake Kankakee, Glacial lake in Northwestern Indiana, United States.
Lake Kankakee extended across 3,000 square miles of northern Indiana and Illinois, divided by the Iroquois Moraine into two water bodies.
The lake formed 14,000 years ago from the outwash of three ice sheets: Michigan Lobe, Saginaw Lobe, and Huron-Erie Lobe during Wisconsin glaciation.
F.H. Bradley named Lake Kankakee in 1840 after discovering sand deposits outside the marsh that indicated the previous existence of the water body.
The lake's waters reached 40 feet higher than the current river level, with an overflow point near Morris, Illinois that formed the main outlet.
Strong westerly winds shaped the lake's landscape similar to Lake Michigan, creating dunes along the southern and eastern shoreline during glacier melting.
GPS coordinates: 41.22000,-86.96000
Latest update: April 14, 2025 11:38
Tippecanoe River State Park
33.4 km
Athletics–Recreation Center
28.2 km
Heritage Hall
28.1 km
Brauer Museum of Art
28 km
Taltree Arboretum and Gardens
30.2 km
Memorial Opera House
28.7 km
DeForest Skinner House
29.1 km
Porter County Jail and Sheriff's House
28.7 km
William McCallum House
28.7 km
Conrad and Catherine Bloch House
28.7 km
Starke County Courthouse
29.6 km
David Garland Rose House
28.4 km
Dr. David J. Loring Residence and Clinic
29 km
Charles S. and Mary McGill House
29.4 km
Eli Sigler House
22.8 km
Collier Lodge Site
11.2 km
Tepicon Hall
31.7 km
Haste-Crumpacker House
29 km
Starke County Bridge No. 39
29.5 km
Independence Methodist Church
17.1 km
Clinton D. Gilson Barn
21.8 km
Pulaski County Home
34.7 km
Kingsbury-Doak Farmhouse
30.3 km
Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum
15.6 km
First Church,
16.2 km
Dog Face Bridge
5 km
Starke County Bridge 700E
34.1 km
Kankakee River IN 49 Bridge
7.2 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes