River MI

Root River

Michigan • 42.5773, -87.9865

Reviewed mapped path Updated Dec 30, 2025

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USGS and NOAA data is for informational purposes. Source notes

Length

44 mi

70 km

Elevation

802′ → 579′

223 ft drop

Stream Order

Medium River

Slope

0.10%

5.1 ft/mi

Drainage

190 mi²

493 km²

Avg Flow

-- cfs

1.1 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

884 mi

1,423 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Water Quality

Data from EPA Water Quality Portal (USGS, EPA, state agencies).

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Access Sites on Root River

There are 3 linked public-access records for Root River.