Ohio has plenty of lakes, but one of them is far older than most people ever realize. Tucked into the northeast corner of the state, this quiet body of water is a leftover from the last Ice Age, formed when massive glaciers melted thousands of years ago.
Most drivers pass right by without knowing they are near something so ancient. Here are eight things worth knowing about this overlooked Ohio treasure and why it deserves a closer look.
1. A Lake Left Behind by the Ice Age
Long before Ohio had roads or farms, glaciers carved and shaped the land across the northern part of the state. When those glaciers finally melted, they left behind pockets of water that filled low spots in the ground.
Punderson Lake in Geauga County is one of these leftovers. Scientists call it a kettle lake, which means it formed when a giant chunk of glacial ice got buried, then melted and left a deep hole that filled with water…