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Pewaukee Lake. The Pewaukeewening of the Indians or "Lake of Shells" hence sometimes called Snail Lake which is very improper for the shells found in the sand along the margin of the lake, from whence its name is derived are not snails properly so called. It lies in the western part of Milwaukee county, supplied entirely by springs, and runs into the Pishtaka. It is about five miles long and one broad, and its surface is ascertained to be two hundred and sixty three feet above Lake Michigan. Around the margin of the lake round stone or boulders, thrown up undoubtedly by the expansive force of the ice in winter. It is surrounded by high hills well covered with trees; rendering the scenery about this lake highly beautiful and interesting.

Longest diameter about N74 E 4 m. 35 ch. Av. width [75] 3/ mile-area 3 1/3 sq miles Periphery 11 1/6 miles.

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