Black River (Alcona County) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Black River |
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| Country | United States |
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| River mouth | Lake Huron 581 ft (177 m) |
The Black River is a cool river in Michigan, a state in the United States. It flows for about 15.5 miles (25 kilometers). This river is found in Alcona County.
The main part of the Black River starts in northern Harrisville Township. It then flows north through Haynes Township and Alcona Township. Finally, it empties into Lake Huron at a small place called Black River.
The North Branch
Another important part of the river is the North Branch Black River. This branch begins in Sanborn Township. This area is in southern Alpena County.
A big part of the land that drains into the North Branch is known as the Black River Swamp. The North Branch joins the main Black River in Alcona Township. This meeting point is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from where the river flows into Lake Huron.
Rivers and Streams Joining the Black River
Many smaller rivers and streams flow into the Black River. These are called tributaries. They add water to the main river as it travels.
Here are some of the streams that join the Black River, starting from closest to its mouth:
- North Branch Black River
- Potvin Lake
- Gauthier Creek
- DeRocher Creek
- Butternut Creek
- Liston Creek
- Silver Creek
- Haynes Creek
A Look Back: The Lumber Boom
Long ago, the area around the Black River was very important for cutting down trees. This time was called the "lumber boom." During this period, the town of Black River was a main spot for a big lumber company. This company was owned by a person named Russell A. Alger.
Even though a historic house from that time was moved in 2009, you can still find a street named Alger Street next to the river. This street reminds us of the river's past connection to the lumber industry.
