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.
Rice Lake, WI. Online Offers. Rice Lake is a city in Barron County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,320. The city is located mostly within the Town of Rice Lake. Rice Lake is located at 45Â°29â²54â³N 91Â°44â²20â³W / 45.49833Â°N 91.73889Â°W / 45.49833; -91.73889 (45.498408, -91.738844).