Why is it called the Black River in Michigan?


Why is it called the Black River in Michigan? The river takes its name from the dark brown color of its water, which is caused by suspended sediments and organic materials picked up along its course.


How deep is the Black River in Michigan?

a. The river covers approximately 35 miles and the depth varies from one to six feet . The bottom material consists of mud, sand, and rock. The average discharge over 13 years of record is 227 cfs.


What is the longest Black River in the United States?

The Edisto is the longest free-flowing blackwater river in America. It's the only major river system in South Carolina completely contained in the state.


What is the longest free flowing river in the United States?

Cutting a diagonal northeast channel across Montana for nearly 700 miles to its confluence with the Missouri River in North Dakota, the Yellowstone River is the longest free-flowing river in the lower 48 states.