| Caption bathymetry | KDOT map of McPherson County (legend) |
|---|---|
| Location | McPherson County, Kansas |
| Coords | 38°14′50″N 97°43′09″W |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Area | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,447 ft (441 m)[1] |
| Cities | Inman, Groveland |
| Reference | [1] |
Lake Inman is a small lake in McPherson County, Kansas, United States. It is located 2.5 miles (4.0 km) northeast of the city of Inman. With a surface area of approximately 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2), it is the largest natural lake in the state.[2] It was named for frontiersman and author Henry Inman, who wrote articles about fishing that prompted Kansas legislation.[3] Lake Inman is part of the McPherson Valley Wetlands, a disconnected complex of wetlands important for migrating waterfowl.
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- ^ Jim Mason (2011). "McPherson Valley Wetlands". Natural Kansas. Retrieved 1 April 2012.
- ^ Kansas (1881). Combined Kansas Reports. Kansas State Printing Plant. p. 7.