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Hersey River
Hersey River Reed City Michigan.jpg
The Hersey River in Reed City
Country United States
Physical characteristics
Main source Lincoln Township, Osceola County, Michigan
River mouth Muskegon River at Hersey
995 feet (303 m)
Basin features
Tributaries
  • Left:
    Johnson Creek, Jewitt Creek, Burt Creek, Hersey Creek
  • Right:
    Shaw Creek, Lawrence Creek, Lincoln Creek, East Branch Hersey Creek

The Hersey River is a small stream located in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, USA. It is about 13.4 miles (21.6 kilometers) long. This river starts in Lincoln Township in northwest Osceola County. It begins where two smaller streams, Hersey Creek and East Branch Hersey Creek, join together.

The Hersey River flows mostly south for its first two miles, running close to a main road called U.S. Route 131. It then continues south through a small lake called Lake No Sho Mo, which was created by a dam. The river then passes under U.S. Route 10 and flows into Reed City. In Reed City, the river turns east and then southeast. Finally, it reaches the village of Hersey, where it flows into the larger Muskegon River.

What is a Tributary?

A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger river or lake. Think of it like a branch joining a bigger tree trunk. The Hersey River has several tributaries that add water to it along its journey.

Main Tributaries of the Hersey River

Here are some of the important streams that flow into the Hersey River:

  • Johnson Creek
  • Jewitt Creek
  • Lawrence Creek
  • Lincoln Creek
  • East Branch Hersey Creek
  • Hersey Creek
  • Burt Creek
  • Kissinger Creek

Understanding a River's Drainage Basin

A drainage basin (also called a watershed) is an area of land where all the water, from rain or melting snow, drains into a single river, lake, or ocean. Imagine a giant bowl; all the water that falls inside that bowl will eventually flow to the lowest point. For the Hersey River, its drainage basin includes many towns and areas.

Areas in the Hersey River's Drainage Basin

The Hersey River's drainage basin covers parts of two counties in Michigan:

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