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- c. 1953
Part of Postcard Collection
Soap Lake's mineral-rich waters have long been thought to have medicinal value. It is said that rival Indian tribes would call a truce when they came to Soap Lake to relax and heal themselves and their animals. The lake gets its name from the naturally occurring foam that gives its water a soapy appearance and because the lake's mineral-rich waters have a soapy feel. The Indian name for the lake tranlates to "witch doctor". Although the mineral content has declined over the years, most likely due to canal construction, it still has a very high and diverse mineral content. circa 1953.