Maunesha River facts for kids
The Maunesha River is a cool river in south-central Wisconsin, USA! It's about 33.5 miles (54 km) long. Think of it as a smaller stream that feeds into bigger rivers. The Maunesha flows into the Crawfish River, which then flows into the Rock River. Finally, the Rock River joins the mighty Mississippi River! So, the water from the Maunesha River eventually travels all the way down to the Gulf of Mexico.
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Where the Maunesha River Starts and Flows
The Maunesha River begins in a place called Bristol in Dane County. It's formed from several smaller streams that come together from Columbia County.
From there, the river generally flows towards the east. It travels through different parts of Wisconsin:
- Northeastern Dane County, passing by the village of Marshall.
- Northwestern Jefferson County, flowing past the city of Waterloo.
- Southwestern Dodge County.
The journey of the Maunesha River ends when it meets the Crawfish River in a town called Portland.
Seeing the River Up Close
If you want to see the Maunesha River, a great public spot is Waterloo at Fireman's Park. Here, you can see how narrow and fast-flowing the river is. It's a beautiful place to enjoy nature!
The 2008 Flood in Waterloo
Sometimes, rivers can get very full, especially after a lot of rain or melting snow. This can cause a flood, where the water overflows its banks. In 2008, the Maunesha River experienced a big flood in Waterloo, Wisconsin. The water covered areas that are usually dry, like bike paths and parts of the park. It even reached the scoreboard and a historic carousel! Floods can be very powerful and change the landscape.
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Bike path in Waterloo, Fireman's Park
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Waterloo Fireman's Park Scoreboard
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1911 C.W. Parker Carousel under water
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Fence for ball field flooded
Photo Gallery
Here are some more pictures of the Maunesha River and Fireman's Park!
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The river in Fireman's Park July 2008
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Ducks, Maunesha River
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Building of new footbridge
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Upstream Firemans Park July 2008
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Sign on Hwy 19 by Portland
