Cobb River (Minnesota) facts for kids
The Cobb River is a small river in southern Minnesota, United States. It's also sometimes called the Big Cobb River. This river has a smaller friend, the Little Cobb River, which flows into it. The Cobb River is about 78.6-mile-long (126.5 km). It's a "tributary," which means it's a smaller river that flows into a bigger one. The Cobb River flows into the Le Sueur River.
The water from the Cobb River eventually travels a long way! It joins the Le Sueur River, then the Blue Earth River, and then the Minnesota River. Finally, it becomes part of the huge Mississippi River. This whole area where water drains into these rivers is called a "watershed" or "drainage basin." It's like a giant funnel for water.
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Where the Cobb River Flows
Starting Point and Journey
The Cobb River begins its journey at a place called Freeborn Lake. This lake is located in the northwestern part of Freeborn County. From there, the river generally flows towards the northwest.
As it travels, the Cobb River passes through several different counties in Minnesota. These include the northeastern part of Faribault County, the southwestern part of Waseca County, and the southwestern part of Blue Earth County.
Joining Other Rivers
The Cobb River eventually meets and flows into the Le Sueur River. This meeting point is located south of a city called Mankato. It's about 6 miles (10 km) away from Mankato.
The Little Cobb River
The Little Cobb River is another important part of this river system. It starts in the southwestern area of Waseca County. The Little Cobb River flows for about 36.9 miles (59.4 km). It generally moves westward until it joins the main Cobb River in Blue Earth County.
