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Carter Lake
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In the late 1800's the Missouri River changed its course, altering the future of the area around Omaha, Nebraska and creating Carter Lake. Spanning parts of the southwest region of Iowa and the Metro region of Nebraska, Carter Lake quickly earned the reputation as a fantastic recreation destination. It is a title the lake still holds today with visitors flocking to the lake to fish, swim, boat and water ski, stopping at the end of the day to enjoy the nightlife and cultural opportunities of the City of Omaha.
Carter Lake is an oxbow lake created when the flood of 1877 caused the Missouri River to shift. When the flood waters receded, the river flowed through a different channel and 315-acre Carter Lake was left behind. The lake was originally called Cut-Off Lake and was renamed Lake Nacoma in 1906. It became Carter Lake in 1908 after Selina Carter Cornish donated land around the lake. Carter Lake and the Levi Carter Park on the northern shore of the lake were named in honor of ... (read more about Carter Lake, Nebraska)
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