Redeye River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Redeye River |
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The Redeye River in Sebeka in 2007
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 Location of the mouth of the Redeye River
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Wolf Lake Toad Lake Township, Becker County 1,532 ft (467 m) 46°49′17″N 95°25′06″W / 46.82139°N 95.41833°W |
| River mouth | Leaf River Bullard Township, Wadena County 1,263 ft (385 m) 46°29′10″N 94°53′06″W / 46.48611°N 94.88500°W |
| Length | 73 mi (117 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 222 sq mi (570 km2) |
The Redeye River is a river in central Minnesota, United States. It flows for about 73 miles (117 km). This river is a tributary, which means it's a smaller river that flows into a larger one. The Redeye River flows into the Leaf River.
The Redeye River is part of a huge watershed or drainage basin. This is an area of land where all the rain and snowmelt drain into a common river. The Redeye River's water eventually joins the Crow Wing River, and then the mighty Mississippi River. It drains an area of 222 square miles (575 km²). The river got its name from the Native Americans who lived in the area. They saw many fish with red eyes in its waters!
Where Does the Redeye River Start and End?
The Redeye River begins in a hilly area formed by glaciers, called a morainic region. It starts from Wolf Lake in Toad Lake Township, which is in southeastern Becker County.
From there, the river generally flows southeast. It passes through parts of Otter Tail and Wadena Counties. It even flows through the city of Sebeka.
The Redeye River finally joins the Leaf River in Bullard Township. This spot is in southeastern Wadena County. It's about eight miles (13 km) upstream from where the Leaf River meets the Crow Wing River.
What Kind of Nature is Around the River?
The Redeye River flows through a special natural area. This area is called the North Central Hardwood Forest ecoregion. An ecoregion is a large area with similar types of plants, animals, and ecosystems.
This ecoregion is known for its forests. You'll find many hardwood trees like maple and basswood. There are also conifer trees mixed in. These forests grow on flat plains and hills left behind by glaciers. You can also find flat areas where ancient glacial lakes used to be.
