Little Pigeon River (Mullett Lake) facts for kids

The Little Pigeon River is a short river in Cheboygan County, Michigan. It is about 6.0-mile-long (9.7 km). This river is an important part of the local water system.

The Little Pigeon River starts in Koehler Township. It begins in a wet, marshy area. This area gets its water from a smaller stream called Kimberly Creek. The river's starting point is about one mile north of a community called Afton.

The river mainly flows towards the north and west. It eventually empties into Mullett Lake at a spot called Pigeon River Bay. Interestingly, the Pigeon River also flows into Mullett Lake at almost the same place. For most of its path, the Little Pigeon River stays very close to the Pigeon River, usually less than 2 miles (3.2 km) away.

What are Tributaries?

A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger river or lake. Think of them as branches joining a main tree trunk. The Little Pigeon River has several tributaries that add water to it.

Little Pigeon River's Tributaries

Here are the streams that flow into the Little Pigeon River, listed from its mouth (where it ends) back to its source (where it begins):

• Silver Creek
  • Silver Lake (This lake feeds into Silver Creek)
• North Branch Little Pigeon River
  • Morrow Creek (This creek flows into the North Branch)
• Middle Branch Little Pigeon River
• Kimberly Creek (This creek is near the very start of the Little Pigeon River)