Eagle River (Wisconsin) facts for kids
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The Eagle River in the city of Eagle River in 2006
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Location of the mouth of the Eagle River
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
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| Main source | Forest County 1,664 ft (507 m) 45°41′31″N 89°01′16″W / 45.69194°N 89.02111°W |
| River mouth | Watersmeet Lake on the Wisconsin River Lincoln 1,614 ft (492 m) 45°54′34″N 89°17′22″W / 45.90944°N 89.28944°W |
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| Basin size | 181.7 sq mi (471 km2) |
The Eagle River is a river in northeastern Wisconsin, United States. It flows into the Wisconsin River. This means it is a tributary, or a smaller stream that feeds into a larger one.
The Eagle River is part of a huge water system. Its water eventually flows into the Mississippi River. The river helps drain an area of about 181.7 square miles (470.6 km²) in Wisconsin's Northern Highland region.
What makes the Eagle River special is that it flows through many lakes. People in the area say that the 28 lakes in the Eagle River's system form the "world's largest chain of inland freshwater lakes."
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Where the Eagle River Starts and Flows
The Eagle River begins in the far western part of Forest County. This area is inside the Chequamegon–Nicolet National Forest.
Journey Through Counties and Towns
From its start, the river generally flows northwest. It passes through parts of Oneida County and Vilas County. Along its way, it goes through several towns. These include Three Lakes in Oneida County. It also flows through Washington and Lincoln in Vilas County. The river even flows right through the city of Eagle River.
Lakes Along the Way
As the Eagle River travels, it connects many different lakes.
- Lakes in Oneida County:
- Big Lake
- Dog Lake
- Deer Lake
- Big Stone Lake
- Laurel Lake
- Medicine Lake
- Little Fork Lake
- Island Lake
- Round Lake
- Planting Ground Lake
- Long Lake
- Lakes in Vilas County:
- Cranberry Lake
- Catfish Lake
- Voyageur Lake
- Eagle Lake
- Otter Lake
- Lynx Lake
- Duck Lake
- Yellow Birch Lake
Where the River Ends
The Eagle River finally flows into Watersmeet Lake. This lake is part of the larger Wisconsin River. Watersmeet Lake is located in the town of Lincoln. It is about two miles (3 km) west of the city of Eagle River.
