NEUCHÂTEL, Lake, forms the S.E. boundary of the canton of the same name, and is about 24 miles in length by 4 in breadth. The surface is 1320 feet above the sea, and the greatest depth is 400 feet. It is fed by the Orbe from the S.W., by the rivers of Neuchâtel from the N.W., and by the Broye from Lake Morat; and it discharges its waters by the Thielle into the Lake of Bienne, and thence into the Aar. The scenery of the lake is fine, but inferior in grandeur to that of some of the other Swiss lakes. A considerable trade is carried on on this lake; and it is navigated by a steamer, which touches at the principal places on its banks.
NEUCHATTEL, Lake
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