The most credible theory, however, states the actual existance of a long stone wall It was approximately ' long, 4' high, and 5' thick, made up of boulders stacked in an irregular fashion. This stucture was the first thing that Walter Hewitt Walled Lake's first settler noticed as he pushed through the wilderness and stood on the east shore in June, It is described in detail by Henry O. Henry O. Severance lived in the Village of Walled Lake as it was known then from and documented the history of Walled Lake in a book published in Several pages are dedicated to describing the wall and theorizing how it was formed.
The most practical explaination is that of glacial activity. As the lake itself was formed by a glacier millions of years ago, boulders were "pushed" to what became the west shore of Walled Lake. Over thousands of years of freezing and thawing, the pressure "pressed" the rocks into a flat, wall-like surface.
What is still a mystery today is Where is the wall? Why is there no evidence of it? Was it removed? Perhaps it's behind someone's breakwall or part of the foundation of a converted cottage. Next time you cruise along the west shore Wheelchair Accessible. Table Service. Accepts Credit Cards. Drive Thru. Family style. Free Wifi. Live Music. Non-smoking restaurants. Private Dining. Cheap Eats. Fine Dining. Beer restaurants.
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Chicken Wings. Clam Chowder. Corned Beef. Crab Cake. Crab Legs. Creme Brulee. Cuban Sandwich. Deep dish pizza. Dim Sum. Eggs Benedict. Filet Mignon. Fish Sandwich. Fish Soup. Fish Taco. French Dip. French Fries. French Toast. Fried pickles. Fried rice. What remains of it stands to this day and is known as "rock island" by local residents. Another Indian legend tells the story of a couple who were tragically separated when the husband fell into the lake and died while spear fishing.
The wife asked the tribe to build a wall to help retain fish and serve as a memorial to her dead husband. Yet another explanation of how the name was derived comes from the actual appearance of the lake itself. It is said that the waters looked "walled" due to drift deposits or the action of water and ice. This phenomenon can still be seen today during the spring thaw when ice is heaped along its shores. The most credible theory, however, states the actual existance of a long stone wall It was approximately ' long, 4' high, and 5' thick, made up of boulders stacked in an irregular fashion.
This stucture was the first thing that Walter Hewitt Walled Lake's first settler noticed as he pushed through the wilderness and stood on the east shore in June, It is described in detail by Henry O.
Henry O. Severance lived in the Village of Walled Lake as it was known then from and documented the history of Walled Lake in a book published in Several pages are dedicated to describing the wall and theorizing how it was formed.
The most practical explaination is that of glacial activity. As the lake itself was formed by a glacier millions of years ago, boulders were "pushed" to what became the west shore of Walled Lake. Over thousands of years of freezing and thawing, the pressure "pressed" the rocks into a flat, wall-like surface.
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