The meaning of the Lake symbol was to signify the presence of this body of water on a tribal history of events or such a symbol might be used by an Indian guide or Indian scout to inform their comrades of events that had occurred in certain areas. The US Army was dependant on its scouts to guide them across the plains and through the mountains and assist them in map making.

The Lake Symbol - Meaning

There were so many tribes of Native American Indians it is only possible to generalise the most common meaning of the Lake symbol or pattern. Native Indian symbols are still used as Tattoos and were used for a variety of reasons and depicted on numerous objects such as tepees, totem poles, musical instruments, clothes and War Paint. Indian Tribes also used their own Colors for Symbols and designs depending on the natural resources available to make Native American paint.