Totagatic River facts for kids
The Totagatic River is a beautiful river located in northwestern Wisconsin, United States. It's about 80 miles (129 kilometers) long. This river is like a smaller stream that flows into a bigger one, which is the Namekagon River. From there, its water eventually joins the St. Croix River and then the mighty Mississippi River. This means the Totagatic River is part of the huge area of land that drains into the Mississippi River.
The river's name, Totagatic, comes from the Ojibwe language. The Ojibwe people called it Dootoogaatig-ziibi, which means "River of Boggy Riverway." This name makes sense because the river flows through many wetland areas, which are like spongy, wet grounds. Sometimes, people have also spelled its name as Togatatic or Totogatic.
Where the Totagatic River Flows
The Totagatic River starts in southwestern Bayfield County. It begins when two smaller streams, called the east and west forks, join together.
Journey Through Counties
From its start, the river generally flows towards the west. It travels through several different counties in Wisconsin:
As it makes its way, the Totagatic River also passes through several lakes, adding to the beautiful scenery.
Joining the Namekagon River
Finally, the Totagatic River meets the Namekagon River in Burnett County. This meeting point is about 45 miles (72 kilometers) south of the city of Superior. In Douglas County, another river called the Ounce River also flows into the Totagatic, adding more water to its journey.
