Carp River (Marquette County) facts for kids

The Carp River is a river in Marquette County, Michigan, in the United States. It is about 21.9-mile-long (35.2 km). This river starts from Deer Lake in Ishpeming Township. It then flows generally east. The Carp River finally empties into Marquette Bay, which is part of the huge Lake Superior.

Where Does the Carp River Flow?

The Carp River begins at Deer Lake. This lake is located north of Ishpeming in the Upper Peninsula. From there, the river travels towards the east. It ends its journey by flowing into Lake Superior near the city of Marquette. The point where it meets Lake Superior is close to the Marquette Branch Prison.

What Are the Carp River's Connections?

The Carp River has many smaller streams and lakes that connect to it. These are called tributaries or features. They add water to the main river as it flows.

Streams and Lakes Joining the River

As the Carp River flows towards Lake Superior, it meets several important water bodies:

• Morgan Creek: This creek joins the Carp River from the right side. It is also sometimes called Gordons Creek or Little Carp River.
  • Morgan Creek has its own interesting spots, like Morgan Falls and Lower Carp River Fall.
  • It also flows through Morgan Pond.
• Carp River Lake: This is a lake that the Carp River flows through.
• Mud Lake: Joining from the left, this lake is also known as Beaver Creek Meadow.
• Upper Carp River Falls: Another waterfall along the river's path.
• Picket Lake: This lake connects to the river from the right.
• Nealy Creek: Another creek joining from the right side.
• Deer Lake: This is where the Carp River actually begins.
  • Gold Mine Creek flows into Deer Lake.
    • North Lake flows into Gold Mine Creek.
  • Cooper Creek also flows into Deer Lake.
    • Cooper Lake flows into Cooper Creek.
• Carp Creek: This creek joins the Carp River.
  • Larson Creek flows into Carp Creek from the left.

What is the Carp River's Drainage Basin?

A drainage basin is like a giant bowl. All the rain and melted snow that falls within this area eventually flows into the Carp River. This basin includes parts of several townships and cities in Marquette County.

Areas in the Drainage Basin

The Carp River's drainage basin covers parts of these places in Marquette County:

• Ely Township
• City of Ishpeming
• Ishpeming Township
• City of Marquette
• Marquette Township
• City of Negaunee
• Negaunee Township
• Sands Township
• Tilden Township