The Embarrass River of Wisconsin

Wisconsin

Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...

 is a tributary of the Wolf River

Wolf River (Fox River)

The Wolf River, long, is one of the two National Scenic Rivers in Wisconsin, along with the St. Croix River. The scenic portion is long. It rises in the north woods of the state, with the northernmost fork stemming from Pine Lake in Forest County. The river then flows south through Langlade and...

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The Embarrass River has 3 branches, the south branch originates near Eland

Eland, Wisconsin

Eland is a village in Shawano County, Wisconsin, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 251.-Geography:Eland is located at ....

 and passes by Tigerton

Tigerton, Wisconsin

Tigerton is a village in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 764 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Tigerton is located at ....

, the middle branch originates in southern Langlade

Langlade County, Wisconsin

Langlade County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 20,740. Its county seat is Antigo.-Geography:According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and is water...

 and the northern branch passes by Bowler

Bowler, Wisconsin

Bowler is a village in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 343 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Bowler is located at ....

, Tilleda

Tilleda, Wisconsin

Tilleda is an unincorporated census-designated place in the town of Seneca in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. The community is located on County Highway A less than one mile north of Wisconsin Highway 29. The community uses the 54978 ZIP code...

 and Leopolis

Leopolis, Wisconsin

Leopolis is an unincorporated census-designated place in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. The community is located on County Highway A, between the towns of Herman, and Pella, Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, its population is 87....

. The middle and south branch converge in Caroline

Caroline, Wisconsin

Caroline is an unincorporated census-designated place in the town of Grant in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population is 270. The fire station for the town is located within the community. The community is located at the intersection of County Highways G & M...

 the river collects its north branch then flows through Pella

Pella, Wisconsin

Pella is a town in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 877 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Leopolis is located partially within the town.-Geography:...

 where a dam is located. Below Pella, the Embarrass River passes by Embarrass

Embarrass, Wisconsin

Embarrass is a village in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 399 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Embarrass is located at ....

 the Embarrass River eventually converges into the Wolf River in the city of New London

New London, Wisconsin

New London is a city in Outagamie and Waupaca Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 7,295 at the 2010 census. The city has a Saint Patrick's Day Parade, Irish Fest, and week-long festivities, when the city's name is changed to "New Dublin" for the week. The American Water...

. "French voyageurs named this river the Embarrass, French for obstruction, because, while canoeing down the stream, they frequently found their passage blocked by fallen logs."

Sport

While frozen, the river is used for several ice racing tracks in Tilleda

Tilleda, Wisconsin

Tilleda is an unincorporated census-designated place in the town of Seneca in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. The community is located on County Highway A less than one mile north of Wisconsin Highway 29. The community uses the 54978 ZIP code...

, Caroline

Caroline, Wisconsin

Caroline is an unincorporated census-designated place in the town of Grant in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population is 270. The fire station for the town is located within the community. The community is located at the intersection of County Highways G & M...

, and Marion

Marion, Wisconsin

Marion is a city in Shawano and Waupaca Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 1,297 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Marion is located at ....

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