Wisconsin River - Wikipedia
WebThe Wisconsin River is a tributary of the Mississippi River in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. At approximately 430 miles (692 km) long, it is the state's longest river. The river's name was first recorded in 1673 by Jacques Marquette as "Meskousing", which is rooted in the Algonquian languages used by the area's Native American tribes.
Wisconsin River | Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
WebWisconsin River, river rising in Lac Vieux Desert (lake), Vilas county, northern Wisconsin, U.S., on the Wisconsin-Michigan border. It flows generally southward through central Wisconsin past Rhinelander , Wausau , Stevens Point , Wisconsin Rapids, and Wisconsin Dells (site of a scenic gorge).
List of rivers of Wisconsin - Wikipedia
WebThis is a list of rivers in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. By drainage basin. This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. Great Lakes Drainage. Lake Michigan. Menominee Drainage Basin. Menominee River. Wausaukee River. Pike River. Pemebonwon River. Little Popple River. Pine River.
List of rivers of Wisconsin - Simple English Wikipedia, the free ...
WebThe following is a list of rivers in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, by letter: Ahnapee River. Amnicon River. Apple River, tributary of Mississippi River. Apple River, tributary of St. Croix River. Ashippun River. Bad Axe River. Bad River. Baraboo River. Bark River, tributary of Lake Superior. Bark River, tributary of Rock River. Bear River.
Wisconsin River - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WebThe Wisconsin River is a river in the United States. It is a tributary of the Mississippi River. It is located in the state of Wisconsin. It is approximately 692 km long. The source of the Wisconsin is in the forests of northern Wisconsin.
About the River | Lower Wisconsin State Riverway | Wisconsin …
WebThe Wisconsin River flows unimpeded by any man-made structures for 92.3 miles from the dam at Prairie Du Sac downstream to its mouth at the Mississippi River. Approximately 95,000 acres of land on both sides of the river have been designated as the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway.
River Facts and Resources | | Wisconsin DNR
WebAbout Wisconsin Rivers. Wisconsin has more than 12,600 rivers and streams that meander their way through 84,000 miles of varying terrain. About 32,000 miles of these streams run continuously throughout the year; the remainder flow intermittently during spring and other high water times.
Geography of Wisconsin - Wikipedia
WebWisconsin is bordered by the Mississippi River and St. Croix River to the west. The state has more than 12,000 named rivers and streams, totaling 84,000 miles (135,000 km) in length. The state is named after the 430 miles (690 km) long Wisconsin River. Its name is derived from the Algonquin languages of the indigenous people.
Milwaukee River - Wikipedia
WebDescription. The river begins in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin and flows south past Grafton to downtown Milwaukee, where it empties into Lake Michigan. Cedar Creek, the Menomonee River and the Kinnickinnic River are the three main tributaries. Watershed. Map of the Milwaukee River watershed.
Wisconsin - Rivers (U.S. National Park Service)
WebNov 30, 2016 · Wisconsin River: Marathon, Lincoln: Merrill to Wausau (22 river miles); Wausau to Marathon Co. line south (23 rm) 51: The largest river system in Wisconsin. Good water quality. Flows from near Michigan border in the north to Mississippi River. Crosses unglaciated driftless area of hills and bluff. Geologic, Recreational: Lake Dubay: 1982: …
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