Pine Creek (Maple River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pine Creek (Maple River) |
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| Country | United States |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Newark Township, Gratiot County, Michigan 43°16′37″N 84°38′27″W / 43.27697°N 84.64083°W |
| River mouth | Maple River, Clinton County, Michigan 43°06′33″N 84°41′35″W / 43.10919°N 84.69305°W |
| Length | 19.6 miles (31.5 km) |
Pine Creek is a small river, also called a creek, located in Michigan, United States. It flows for about 19.6-mile-long (31.5 km). This creek is an important part of the local water system.
Where Pine Creek Flows
Pine Creek starts in Gratiot County. It then flows through parts of Clinton County. A creek like Pine Creek is a smaller stream that feeds into a larger river.
Journey to Lake Michigan
Pine Creek is a "tributary" of the Maple River. This means it flows into the Maple River, adding its water to it. The Maple River then flows into the Grand River. Finally, the Grand River carries all this water into Lake Michigan. Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes in North America. So, the water from Pine Creek travels a long way!
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