Fence River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Fence River |
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| Country | United States |
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| Main source | 46°18′55″N 88°15′22″W / 46.31528°N 88.25611°W Confluence of the East and West branches. 1526 ft |
| River mouth | 46°12′06″N 88°11′29″W / 46.20167°N 88.19139°W 1371 ft |
The Fence River is a 17.4-mile-long (28.0 km) river in Iron County, Michigan, in the United States. It is a tributary of the Michigamme River, joining it in the Michigamme Reservoir.
The name of Fence River is derived from a translation of the Indian word mitchigan, referring to a wooden fence constructed near its banks by the Indians for catching deer.
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