Carter Lake, Suburban city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
Carter Lake is a city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, that extends along the Missouri River with residential neighborhoods and waterfront areas. The community sits next to Eppley Airfield and provides direct access to Omaha and the surrounding metropolitan area.
A significant flood in 1877 redirected the course of the Missouri River and created an oxbow lake. This geographic shift later became the foundation for the city's establishment and growth.
The Lakeview and Courtland Beach amusement parks operated in Carter Lake between 1905 and 1933, providing entertainment for residents and visitors.
The city has several public parks and administrative facilities available to visitors. Abbott Drive provides an easy connection to the nearby Omaha metropolitan area.
Carter Lake is the only Iowa city located west of the Missouri River, forming an exclave completely surrounded by Nebraska territory. This unusual geographic position makes it a distinctive place on the state map.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
