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This article is about a Michigan river. For other areas, see Presque Isle. River in Michigan, United States
Presque Isle River
Presque Isle River
Location
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
National Wild and Scenic River
TypeScenic, Recreational
DesignatedMarch 3, 1992

The Presque Isle River runs 42.1 miles (67.8 km) through the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and empties into Lake Superior. Along its course, it flows through the Ottawa National Forest and Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. It has 300 square miles (780 km) of drainage area in Upper Michigan and northern Wisconsin.

Several waterfalls are located on the river. They include (from west to east):

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data. The National Map, accessed May 1, 2012

External links

46°42′38″N 89°58′28″W / 46.71056°N 89.97444°W / 46.71056; -89.97444

Protected areas of Michigan
See also: Important Bird Areas and State game and wildlife areas
National
Parks
Lakeshores
Landmarks
Forests
Wildlife Refuges
Wild and Scenic Rivers
Other Protected Areas
State
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