When the Lake of the Ozarks was built is was one of the world’s largest man-made lakes. It is a massive reservoir that was created by the damming of the Osage River in 1931. Nicknamed ‘The Magic Dragon’ thanks to its serpentine shape, Lake of the Ozarks sits in centre Missouri, stretching across four counties. Lake of the Ozarks Source: flickr Lake of the Ozarks
Lets have a look at the best lakes in Missouri: 1. It also has a large amount of freshwater, having numerous rivers, streams and lakes.
Missouri has a large array of flora and fauna, which includes reptiles, mammals, birds, fish, trees and shrubs. Geographically, Missouri sits near the centre of the country and is landlocked by eight states. It is a mixture of the Dissected Till Plains, the Ozark Mountains and the Mississippi Alluvial Plain, with the Missouri River dissecting the state in half. Missouri is located in the Midwestern USA, boasting a diverse landscape.
