Fresh water lake — size large. Can you imagine placing an order for features in a new world and describing this? Actually, this is only a sliver of one of five — the Great Lakes.
They make for a distinctive feature on any North American map. Four of the five form an international border. And a highway for boats of all sizes. Icy in winter and swimming temperature in summer (near the shore) they host a wide variety of fish.
This photo of Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes, was taken from the base of Split Rock Lighthouse in Minnesota. It was a tranquil, summer day for the lake.
The fictional town of Elm Ridge, Illinois is located on a different body of fresh water — the Mississippi River. Check out the sweet historical romance, Stitching a Dream, for a slice-of-life in 1851. The story begins when a shoemaker sets up shop across from the dressmaker. Follow the link for details. https://amzn.to/3VwoeFh
