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History of Lake Monroe: From Reservoir to Recreation

Paddlers launching kayaks from one of the public access ramps at Lake Monroe.

The history of Lake Monroe, Indiana, starts with a need for water control and not with plans to make it a recreation site. The lake was authorized as a federal reservoir several years before it was completed, for flood control, water supply, and the provision of water for downstream use during dry seasons. The reservoir […]