Killsnake River facts for kids
The Killsnake River is a river in eastern Wisconsin, a state in the United States. It is about 19.7 miles (31.7 kilometers) long. This river flows into the South Branch of the Manitowoc River. The Manitowoc River then carries its water to Lake Michigan.
Where the River Flows
The Killsnake River is entirely within Calumet County. This county is in the middle of Wisconsin. The river starts about 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) east of Lake Winnebago. It then flows towards the east and southeast. The Killsnake River joins the South Branch of the Manitowoc River about 6 miles (9.7 kilometers) east of Chilton. This meeting point is inside the Killsnake Wildlife Area.
Killsnake Wildlife Area
The area around where the Killsnake River meets the South Branch Manitowoc River is special. It covers about 5,777 acres (23.38 square kilometers). This land has been set aside as a wildlife refuge. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources manages this important area. The entire wildlife area is located in the town of Rantoul.
A Place of History
The Killsnake Wildlife Area is also very important for its history. There are four different archaeological sites found here. These sites show how people lived in the area long ago. One site dates back to 9000 BC. This was a major campsite for early Paleo-Indians. Another site is a Potawatomi village from the mid-1800s. Because of these important discoveries, the area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
