Somo River facts for kids
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Somo River from Zenith Fire Tower Road bridge.
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| Main source | 45°33′20″N 90°02′38″W / 45.55562°N 90.043949°W |
| River mouth | 45°28′34″N 89°47′08″W / 45.476142°N 89.785523°W |
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The Somo River is a waterway in Wisconsin, USA. People sometimes call it the Big Somo. It flows into the Tomahawk River. The river starts in Price County. However, most of its path is within Lincoln County.
The Somo River begins where two smaller streams meet. These are Somo Creek and Little Somo Creek. This meeting point is near the small community of Clifford. The river generally flows towards the east-southeast. It eventually ends in Lake Mohawksin. Before Lake Mohawksin was created, the Somo River flowed directly into the Tomahawk River. This was very close to where the Tomahawk River joins the Wisconsin River.
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What is the Somo River?
The Somo River is a type of river called a tributary. This means it is a smaller river that flows into a larger river. The Somo River flows into the Tomahawk River. The Tomahawk River then joins the much larger Wisconsin River. This connection makes the Somo River part of a bigger river system.
Where Does the Somo River Start?
The Somo River starts in a place called its headwaters. For the Somo, its headwaters are in Price County, Wisconsin. The river officially begins when Somo Creek and Little Somo Creek come together. This happens near the community of Clifford.
Where Does the Somo River End?
The Somo River flows for many miles. It travels mostly through Lincoln County. The river's journey ends when it flows into Lake Mohawksin. This lake was created by a dam. Before the lake existed, the Somo River flowed directly into the Tomahawk River. This meeting point was just a short distance from where the Tomahawk River meets the Wisconsin River.
Understanding the Somo River Region
The Somo River has an important partner river. This is the Little Somo River. The Little Somo River joins the main Somo River. This happens about five miles before the Somo River reaches Lake Mohawksin.
What is the Little Somo River?
The Little Somo River is another important stream in the area. It is a main tributary of the Somo River. This means it feeds water into the Somo River. There is also a lake called Somo Lake. It is important to know that Somo Lake is on the Little Somo River, not the main Somo River.
What is the Somo Region?
When people talk about the "Somo region," they are usually talking about a larger area. This area includes:
- The Little Somo River
- Somo Lake
- The Somo River itself
These three parts are often grouped together. They form a well-known natural area.
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Somo River from Zenith Fire Tower Road bridge.
