Blackhoof River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Blackhoof Rivere |
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 Mouth of the Blackhoof River
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Carlton County |
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| Main source | Atkinson, Minnesota 46°36′58″N 92°34′48″W / 46.6160559°N 92.579916°W |
| River mouth | North Fork Nemadji River Wrenshall, Minnesota 46°31′08″N 92°23′52″W / 46.5188321°N 92.3976940°W |
| Length | 26.3-mile-long (42.3 km) |
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| River system | Nemadji River |
The Blackhoof River is a river in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. It is about 26.3-mile-long (42.3 km) (42.3 km) long. This river flows into the North Fork Nemadji River. From there, its waters eventually reach Lake Superior.
The name "Blackhoof" comes from the native Ojibwe language. It is the English translation of the original Ojibwe name for the river.
What is the Blackhoof River Habitat Like?
The Blackhoof River flows through a special natural area. This area is called the Blackhoof Wildlife Management Area. It covers a large space, about 4,025.9 acres.
Home to Trout
Parts of the Blackhoof River are known as "trout streams." This means the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has officially recognized them as good places for trout to live. You can find two types of trout in the Blackhoof River:
These fish need clean, cool water to survive. The river provides a great home for them and other wildlife.
