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Seneca Lake

lake, New York, United States
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Seneca Lake is a prominent geographical feature located in west-central New York, United States. It is one of the eleven Finger Lakes, a group of narrow, glacial lakes situated in north-south valleys. Seneca Lake is the largest and deepest of the Finger Lakes, measuring 35 miles (56 kilometers) in length. The region is known for its scenic beauty, resorts, and agricultural products, particularly grapes. The lake is part of the Oswego River watershed, which flows into Lake Ontario. Seneca County, named after the lake and the indigenous Seneca people, lies between Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake.123

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