Fence River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Fence River |
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| Country | United States |
| Physical characteristics | |
| 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 cool river located in Iron County, Michigan, in the United States. It's about 17.4-mile-long (28.0 km), which is like driving for a while!
This river is a "tributary" of the Michigamme River. A tributary is a smaller river or stream that flows into a larger river. The Fence River joins the Michigamme River in a place called the Michigamme Reservoir. A reservoir is like a big lake that's often made by building a dam across a river.
How did the Fence River get its name?
The name of the Fence River comes from an old Native American word, mitchigan. This word described a wooden fence that was built near the river's banks a long time ago. Native Americans used this fence to help them catch deer. So, the river's name tells a story about how people lived and hunted in the area many years ago!
