Little Cedar River (Menominee River tributary) facts for kids

The Little Cedar River is a river in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is about 56.7-mile-long (91.2 km), which is about 91.2 kilometers. This river flows through Menominee County in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

About the Little Cedar River

The Little Cedar River starts in Meyer Township. This area is in Menominee County. The river begins about 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) northwest of a town called Hermansville.

The river mainly flows south. It passes through Hermansville and then along the western side of Nadeau Township. It also briefly enters Faithorn Township.

The River's Journey

As the Little Cedar River continues its journey, it flows through several towns and villages. It passes through the village of Daggett in Daggett Township. Then, it goes through the city of Stephenson in Stephenson Township.

Finally, the river reaches Mellen Township. Here, it empties into the Menominee River. Much of the Little Cedar River's path runs close to US 41, a major highway.

Streams Joining the Little Cedar

Many smaller streams and creeks flow into the Little Cedar River. These are called tributaries. They add water to the main river as it flows. Here are some of the streams that join the Little Cedar River, listed from its mouth (where it ends) upstream:

• Little Kelley Creek (joins from the left side)
• Hugos Brook (joins from the right side)
• Hays Creek (joins from the right side)
  • Boyle Creek (joins Hays Creek)
    • DeGroote Lake (connects to Boyle Creek)
• Ross Creek (joins from the left side)
• Snow Creek (joins from the left side)
• Poterfield Creek (joins from the right side)
  • Holmes Creek (joins Poterfield Creek)
  • Kloman Lake (is on Poterfield Creek)
• Schetter Creek (joins from the right side)
• Laurin Creek (joins from the right side)
• Bog Brook (joins from the left side)
• Nadeau Creek (joins from the left side)
• Camp Two Creek (joins from the left side)
• Hermansville Lake (connects to the river)