The city has always held the name Oswego, adding the word Lake in 1960, but the lake itself has held multiple names, including one named for lamprey eels.
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. — With more than 13 miles of lake shoreline, Lake Oswego or Oswego Lake, whatever you decide to call it, is home to some pretty pricey real estate. These days, homes sell for millions of dollars.
Before we move on, the lake — technically a reservoir — is officially called Lake Oswego, according to the United States Geographic Names Board, the governing body in charge of approving geographical names.
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