It is a Greek word and I think means the land west of Greece - the Orient being land to the east of Greece. At the time Europe was given its name by the Greeks the land beyond the Mediterranean (the Americas) was undiscovered.
McCann Lake is located in Rusk County, Wisconsin. This lake is 133 acres in size. It is approximately 38 feet deep at its deepest point. Anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish including Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge (Muskie), Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass and Walleye.
The city of Greek Lake is located in Green Lake County and is home to 1,100 residents. It is know for it's fishing and recreational tourism, boasting camping, biking, multiple golf courses and more. The lake has 27 miles of shoreline, with a depth of 230+ feet making it the deepest inland lake in Wisconsin.