The lake was discovered in 1852 and named for the loons found on its waters.

By most accounts, the lake is named after him.

Why the lake was named like that is unknown.

The lake was named (in 1939) after the Mojave word for blue.

The lake was probably named for having a resemblance to a cross.

The lake was named after the Crawford family, who originally lived on the site.

The lake is named for the chief, who lived in the area at the time, Pihmtomink.

An artificial lake created for the former movie was named in his honor.

Historical documents show the three girls were alive when the lake was named.

The smaller lake to the south was named after Winder.