Lake reference
Lake Superior
Lake Superior sits on the border of the United States and Canada. It is known for its cold waters, rugged shoreline and major role in Great Lakes shipping and climate.
TypeLake
CountryUnited States and Canada
RegionNorth America
Area82,100 sq km
Known forLargest Great Lake by area
Coordinates47.7000° N, 87.5000° W
Where is Lake Superior?
Lake Superior is in United States and Canada, in the North America area. It is mapped at approximately 47.7000° N, 87.5000° W.
Key facts about Lake Superior
Lake Superior is the largest of North America's Great Lakes by surface area. The main stored reference metric is area: 82,100 sq km. It is also noted for largest great lake by area.