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<\/figure>Many of Wisconsin\u2019s Lakes Began with a Glacier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Many of Wisconsin\u2019s lakes were first formed due to the glaciation period of its past. About 25,000 years ago, much of the state was covered by a large glacier. Over the course of thousands of years, the glacier slowly moved south, pushing and carrying sediment with it to reform the ground beneath. This continued until about 14,000 to 16,000 years ago when the ice began retreating and returning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The last major advance came 10,000 years ago until it began receding for good. For thousands of years after, glacial melting caused six lobes of ice to melt on Wisconsin\u2019s landscape. This includes the \u201cGreen Bay Lobe,\u201d which helped to form Lake Winnebago, the Fox River, and many of our local lakes. The mix of excess water and sediment picked up in the advances deposited onto the landscape below, causing much lake formation in the years to come. The sheer amount of space covered by glaciers, and the sudden melting, is a major reason why Wisconsin has so many lakes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Read More:<\/strong> What are the Tow Features on my Ford Vehicle and How Can I Use Them?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Due to the receding of said glacial lobes, much of the sediment and rocks began to reshape the landscape beneath the glacier. It formed numerous different geographical forms \u2013 most notably as moraines, kettles, and drumlins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Much of where the original sediment congregated together were called \u201cmoraines,\u201d and these ridge-like formations were filled with larger, buried glacial chunks. As larger hunks of ice melted under the sediment, large depressions in the earth (kettles) became spots where the ice melted and now stand as lakes. This is most notably found in the Random Lake and Fox Valley areas, as they are a part of the Kettle Moraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With much of the glacial deposits as lakes in our area, there are a ton of places to explore to find more history and remnants of Wisconsin\u2019s history through its lakes. However, you may need a ride to get there. Check out our inventory<\/a> on the new and pre-owned Chevy, Buick, Cadillac, and Ford models that will definitely help you reach some of Wisconsin\u2019s greatest lakes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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