Colby Lake is a lake in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1]

Colby Lake was named for John Colby, an early settler turned county official.[2]

A 2-mile paved trail circumnavigates the lake, which is a popular recreational destination.

See also

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Colby Lake (Washington County, Minnesota)
  2. ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 573.