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.
1,155 feet (352 m) Higgins Lake is a large recreational and fishing lake in Roscommon County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. The 9,900 acre (40 kmÂ²) lake is known for its deep, clear waters and is the 10th largest in Michigan with a shoreline of 21 miles (34 km). It is named after Sylvester Higgins, the first chief of the topographical department of the Michigan Geological Survey.