The town of Spring Lake received its name from a large spring in Section 16 near the center of the town which formed a small lake 20 to 50 feet wide, and 50 to 60 rods long.

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[Source: "Beginnings of Pierce County." Spring Valley Sun, 10 Apr. 1952.]