Black River (Mackinac County) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Black River |
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| Country | United States |
| Physical characteristics | |
| River mouth | Lake Michigan 581 ft (177 m) |
The Black River is a river in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, a state in the United States. It is about 11 miles (17.7 kilometers) long. The river flows into Lake Michigan. This happens about 5 miles (8 kilometers) east of a town called Naubinway.
Where the River Starts
The main part of the Black River begins in a wet, marshy area. This place is in eastern Garfield Township, close to a spot called Cranberry Lake Bog.
Another part, called the East Branch, starts in Hudson Township. It later joins the main Black River. All the water that flows into the Black River comes from Mackinac County. A lot of this area is part of the Lake Superior State Forest.
River Branches and Creeks
The Black River has several smaller streams and creeks that flow into it. These are called tributaries. Here are some of them, listed from the mouth of the river (where it meets Lake Michigan) upstream:
- East Branch Black River
- Borgstrom Creek
- Peters Creek
- Silver Creek
- Bark Creek
