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Keuka Lake also empties into another Finger Lake, Seneca Lake , from a stream, called Keuka Lake Outlet, at its northeastern end by Penn Yan, New York . The stream empties into Seneca Lake by the Village Of Dresden . At one time the outlet was developed into a Canal , connecting the lakes. The lake is about twenty miles long and varies in width from a hal mile to two miles. The length of the shoreline is about sixty miles. The village of Penn Yan, New York is at the northeastern tip of the lake and Branchport is at the northwestern tip. Hammondsport lies at the south end of the lake. Hammondsport was the home of aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss , the Father of Naval Aviation. Much of the economy of this region is based on Grape Growing and Wine production. Keuka College is located in Keuka Park on the western shore of Keuka Lake. Keuka Lake State Park is located at the northwest branch of the lake. ''Keuka'' (local pronunciation: ''kyoo-ka'') means '' Canoe landing'' in the Iroquois language. FURTHER READING
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