Kotlina was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Kesselsee.
The place is now called Kotlina and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kesselsee | German Empire | Dramburg | 1939 |
| Krężno | Under Polish administration | Drawsko | 1945 |
| Kotlina | Poland | Koszalin | 1992 |