Pigeon River (Huron County, Michigan) facts for kids

The Pigeon River is a stream in Huron County, Michigan. It is also known as the East Branch Pigeon River. This river is about 38 miles (61 km) long. It flows through an area of Michigan called "the Thumb."

The Pigeon River starts where two smaller streams, Appin and Livingston drains, join together. This happens in southern Sheridan Township. From there, the river flows mostly north and west. It eventually empties into Saginaw Bay, which is part of Lake Huron. The river's journey ends near the town of Caseville.

What Are the Pigeon River's Branches?

The Pigeon River has many smaller streams and drains that flow into it. These are called tributaries. They help carry water to the main river.

Main Tributaries of the Pigeon River

• The Rush Lake Drain flows into the Pigeon River from the left side. It connects to Rush Lake.
• The Little Pigeon River is also known as the West Branch Pigeon River. It is one of the most important tributaries.
  • The Little Pigeon River has its own smaller streams. These include the Matthews Drain and the Huron Drain.
  • The Huron Drain connects to several other drains. These are the Moore, McComb, Rawson, Crawford, and Knight Drains. Some of these are in Tuscola County.

Other Streams Joining the River

Many other drains also feed into the Pigeon River. They help keep the river flowing.

• Fisher Drain
• Van Drain
• Newman Drain
• Gorke Drain
• West Branch Extension
• Schultz Drain
• Hartman Drain
• Beaubien Drain
• Blair Drain
• Jordan Drain
• Moore Drain
• Elk Drain
• Patterson Drain
• Appin Drain
• Livingston Drain