Lake Winder
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Lake Winder is a 1496 acres (6 km²) lake
in Brevard County and a small portion lies in Osceola County
. The lake was named after U.S. Army Captain Edward Winder. Early in 1838 Winder was assigned to scout the area for Seminoles. He discovered Lake Poinsett
. The smaller lake to the south was named after Winder. Lake Winder is the only lake in the St. Johns River
basin that doesn't support a marina
. The nearest unincorporated
settlement is Viera, Florida
, 7.3 miles (11.7 km) to the east
. It's the third largest lake in Brevard County. It is part of the St. Johns River
system and governed by the St. Johns River Water Management District
.
. The waterway to it is navigable. It is located upstream (south) of Lake Washington, FL.
About 2 miles (3 km) to the west
is CR 419
.
Two canals make the way to Lake Winder but do not cross the county line.
Lake
A lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are larger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams,...
in Brevard County and a small portion lies in Osceola County
Osceola County, Florida
Osceola County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 172,493. The U.S. Census Bureau 2006 estimate for the county is 244,045, making it the 17th fastest-growing county in the United States. Its county seat is Kissimmee.- History :Osceola County was...
. The lake was named after U.S. Army Captain Edward Winder. Early in 1838 Winder was assigned to scout the area for Seminoles. He discovered Lake Poinsett
Lake Poinsett
Lake Poinsett is a lake in Brevard County, Florida near Rockledge and Cocoa, with small portions in Orange County, and Osceola County. It is the second largest lake in Brevard County, after Lake Washington, though it is actually the smallest lake in Osceola County. It is the widest lake in Brevard...
. The smaller lake to the south was named after Winder. Lake Winder is the only lake in the St. Johns River
St. Johns River
The St. Johns River is the longest river in the U.S. state of Florida and its most significant for commercial and recreational use. At long, it winds through or borders twelve counties, three of which are the state's largest. The drop in elevation from the headwaters to the mouth is less than ;...
basin that doesn't support a marina
Marina
A marina is a dock or basin with moorings and supplies for yachts and small boats.A marina differs from a port in that a marina does not handle large passenger ships or cargo from freighters....
. The nearest unincorporated
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
settlement is Viera, Florida
Viera, Florida
Viera is a master planned community located in the central coastal region of Brevard County, Florida. It is part of an unincorporated section adjacent to the Melbourne, Florida area.-Geography:...
, 7.3 miles (11.7 km) to the east
East
East is a noun, adjective, or adverb indicating direction or geography.East is one of the four cardinal directions or compass points. It is the opposite of west and is perpendicular to north and south.By convention, the right side of a map is east....
. It's the third largest lake in Brevard County. It is part of the St. Johns River
St. Johns River
The St. Johns River is the longest river in the U.S. state of Florida and its most significant for commercial and recreational use. At long, it winds through or borders twelve counties, three of which are the state's largest. The drop in elevation from the headwaters to the mouth is less than ;...
system and governed by the St. Johns River Water Management District
St. Johns River Water Management District
The St. Johns River Water Management District is one of five Florida water management districts that is responsible for managing groundwater and surface water resources in Florida. SJRWMD covers an 18-county region in northeast and east-central Florida...
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Geography
Lake Winder is at 28°14′35"N 80°51′41"W. It is located approximately between US 192 and the Beachline. The lake is located 5 miles (8 km) downstream (north) of Lake PoinsettLake Poinsett
Lake Poinsett is a lake in Brevard County, Florida near Rockledge and Cocoa, with small portions in Orange County, and Osceola County. It is the second largest lake in Brevard County, after Lake Washington, though it is actually the smallest lake in Osceola County. It is the widest lake in Brevard...
. The waterway to it is navigable. It is located upstream (south) of Lake Washington, FL.
About 2 miles (3 km) to the west
West
West is a noun, adjective, or adverb indicating direction or geography.West is one of the four cardinal directions or compass points. It is the opposite of east and is perpendicular to north and south.By convention, the left side of a map is west....
is CR 419
Florida State Road 419
State Road 419 is a highway in Orange and Seminole counties, in Central Florida, United States. It is one of the 2 access roads to Chuluota, the other being Snow Hill Road. From SR 426 to the southern terminus, it is known as Chuluota Road. In Oviedo, it crosses the Econlockhatchee River. To the...
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Two canals make the way to Lake Winder but do not cross the county line.