Great Lakes: Records and Unique Features

Delve into the impressive geographical statistics and characteristics of the Great Lakes, including their sizes, depths, and shared borders.

The top 3

Top 3 Largest Great Lakes by Area: Lake Superior is the largest of the Great Lakes by surface area at 31,700 square miles, followed by Lake Huron and Lake Michigan, collectively forming the largest group of freshwater lakes globally.
Deepest Great Lakes Ranked: Lake Superior is the deepest of the Great Lakes with a maximum depth of 1,333 feet (406 meters), followed by Lake Michigan at 923 feet (281 meters) and Lake Ontario at 802 feet (244 meters).
Great Lakes Bordering States/Provinces: The Great Lakes are bordered by eight U.S. states (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin) and the Canadian province of Ontario, with Lake Michigan being the only Great Lake entirely within the U.S.