Spurr River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Spurr River |
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| Country | United States |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Beaufort Lake, Spurr Township, Baraga County, Michigan |
| River mouth | Lake Michigamme |
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The Spurr River is a short stream in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. It starts from Beaufort Lake at 46°32′47″N 88°11′14″W / 46.54639°N 88.18722°W. The river flows about 3.9 miles (6.3 km) (6.3 km) east-southeast. It ends when it flows into Lake Michigamme at 46°31′43″N 88°07′54″W / 46.52861°N 88.13167°W.
Where the River Flows
The Spurr River flows mostly along the south side of a main road. This road is US 41 and M-28. North of the road, there is a tall ridge.
At the top of this ridge, you can find a lookout tower. From this tower, you can see several lakes. To the south of the ridge, you can spot Beaufort Lake, George Lake, and Ruth Lake. To the north, you can see smaller lakes like Trout Lake, Middle Lake, and Coon Lake.
Lakes Connected to the River
The Spurr River begins at Beaufort Lake. This lake is the last and biggest in a group of three small lakes. Ruth Lake is one of these lakes. It gets water from Nestoria Creek, which flows from the west. It also gets water from Canal Town Creek, which flows from the south.
Other smaller lakes also feed into Ruth Lake. These include Coon Lake, Middle Lake, and Trout Lake, which are located to the east. George Lake is another important lake. It sits between Ruth Lake and Beaufort Lake.
How the River Got Its Name
The Spurr River is located entirely within Spurr Township. This township is part of Baraga County. Both the river and the township are named after a mining area.
This area was called the Spurr Mountain mining settlement. It was operated by the Spurr Mountain Iron Company. This settlement was near a place called Imperial Heights.
