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Milwaukee River

Michigan • 43.2621, -87.9616
Length
103 mi
166 km
Elevation
1,095′ → 580′
515 ft drop
Stream Order
5
Medium River
Slope
0.09%
5.0 ft/mi
Drainage
811 mi²
2,101 km²
Avg Flow
686 cfs
1.3 mph velocity
Path to Mouth
2,351 mi
3,783 km to ocean
Classification
Headwater
Source Stream
Elevation Profile
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Access Sites on Milwaukee River

There are 17 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Milwaukee River.