I read this claim in Michigan's wiki page and, honestly, was skeptical...
So I found data sets of inland lakes and the Great Lakes at Michigan's geographic data library, which is actually a pretty great nerd resource. And one mile at a time, I punched out the buffers until sure enough, 6 miles is as far as you can get from one lake before you are closer to some other lake.
As a native of the mitten state I take considerable dork-pride in this.
And finally, here is the Nelson clan enjoying a Michigan lake at considerably less distance than 6 miles...
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Who raised you? You know just where to go to get the information for making maps that work in our bonus room! Another great addition.
ReplyDeleteLadies and gentlemen, my Mom! Pictured back row, center. In pink.
DeleteAnother great map, John. I love your family photo, too. We've used this in a couple of our onGEO courses. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteThanks Beth! That Patriarch in the center there is a graduate of MSU.
DeleteThe clan. I just love it when clans gather together and share some love and stories.
ReplyDeletewhat's with that 6-mile-spot near Saginaw Bay?
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