Pine River (Michigan)
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Pine River may refer to any of the following streams in the U.S. state of Michigan:
There are also at least seventeen streams known as "Pine Creek" in Michigan which may sometimes be referred to as Pine River, as well some other variants.
- Pine River (Alcona County, Michigan). The main branch forms with the confluence of the East and West Branches of the Pine River at 44°29′38"N 83°23′16"W in Alcona CountyAlcona County, MichiganAlcona County is a county of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the population is 11,719. Its county seat is Harrisville. Alphabetically it is the first county in Michigan, as its flag states "First of the 83".-History:...
. The South Branch joins approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to the south and flows into Iosco CountyIosco County, Michigan-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 27,339 people, 11,727 households, and 7,857 families residing in the county. The population density was 50 people per square mile . There were 20,432 housing units at an average density of 37 per square mile...
, where it empties into Van Etten Lake at 44°29′38"N 83°23′16"W northwest of OscodaOscoda, MichiganOscoda is an unincorporated community in the U.S. state of Michigan located on the northern side of the Au Sable River where it enters Lake Huron. The community of Au Sable is on the other side of the river. Oscoda is in Oscoda Township in Iosco County, and not in Oscoda County, which is to the...
. - Pine River (Arenac County, Michigan). The main branch is formed by the confluence of the North and Middle Branches northeast of StandishStandish, MichiganStandish is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 1,581. It is the county seat of Arenac County.The town was platted by John D. Standish in 1871...
and flows into the Saginaw BaySaginaw BaySaginaw Bay is a bay within Lake Huron located on the eastern side of the U.S. state of Michigan. It forms the space between Michigan's Thumb region and the rest of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Saginaw Bay is in area...
of Lake Huron at 43°58′32"N 83°51′16"W. The South Branch Pine River joins the main stream at 43°59′08"N 83°53′17"W. - Pine River (Charlevoix County, Michigan) is a short waterway, which along with Round Lake, connects Lake CharlevoixLake CharlevoixLake Charlevoix is a lake in Charlevoix County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the third largest lake in the state with a surface area of over 17,200 acres and 56 miles of shoreline...
with Lake Michigan at CharlevoixCharlevoix, MichiganCharlevoix is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 2,994. It is the county seat of Charlevoix County....
. - Pine River (Mackinac County, Michigan) rises in Chippewa CountyChippewa County, Michigan-National protected areas:* Harbor Island National Wildlife Refuge* Hiawatha National Forest * Whitefish Point Unit of the Seney National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:...
and flows south through Mackinac CountyMackinac County, Michigan-Local Airports:*Mackinac County Airport *Mackinac Island Airport -Airline service:The nearest airports with scheduled passenger service are:*Chippewa County International Airport in Sault Ste...
into the St. Martin Bay of Lake Huron at 46°03′09"N 84°39′22"W The North Pine River, also known as the North Branch Pine River, joins at 46°12′20"N 84°36′17"W. Another tributary, Hemlock Creek, is also known as Pine River. - Pine River (Manistee River)Pine River (Manistee River)The Pine River, formerly known as the South Branch Manistee River, rises in southeast Wexford County, Michigan, flows southwest across northwest Osceola County, then west and north through the northeast corner of Lake County and back into southwest Wexford County, emptying into the Tippy Dam Pond...
, also known as the South Branch Manistee River, rises in southeast Wexford CountyWexford County, Michigan-Tourism:There are many attractions and hot spots in Wexford county to check out. The Manistee National Forest is a great recreation site. The Manistee River is great for fisherman, kayakers and canoers, and other outdoor lovers.-Demographics:...
, flows southwest across northwest Osceola CountyOsceola County, Michigan-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 23,197 people, 8,861 households, and 6,415 families residing in the county. The population density was 41 people per square mile . There were 12,853 housing units at an average density of 23 per square mile...
, then west and north through the northeast corner of Lake CountyLake County, Michigan-Highways:* US 10* M-37-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 11,333 people, 4,704 households, and 3,052 families residing in the county. The population density was 20 people per square mile . There were 13,498 housing units at an average density of 24 per square mile...
and back into southwest Wexford County, emptying into the Tippy DamTippy DamTippy Dam or Tippy Hydro was built 1918 and is a hydroelectric dam operated by Consumers Energy. The original name of the dam was Junction Hydro, but it was renamed to honor a Consumers board of directors member, Charles W. Tippy...
Pond on the Manistee RiverManistee RiverThe Manistee River in the U.S. state of Michigan, runs approximately 232 miles through the northern Lower Peninsula, through the villages of Sharon, Smithville, Mesick, and enters Lake Michigan at Manistee. It is considered, like the nearby Au Sable River, to be one of the best trout fisheries east...
at 44°13′37"N 85°54′27"W. The main stream is formed from the confluence of the East Branch Pine River with the North Branch Pine River (also known as the Little Pine River) at 44°06′02"N 85°31′40"W. Another tributary, the Spaulding Creek, is also known as the Little Pine River - Pine River (Marquette County), in Marquette CountyMarquette County, Michigan-National protected areas:* Hiawatha National Forest * Huron National Wildlife Refuge* Ottawa National Forest -University:Northern Michigan University is a four-year university, established in 1899, located in Marquette, Michigan, on Michigan's Upper Peninsula...
, is a very short stream draining Pine Lake into Lake Superior at 46°53′27"N 87°52′13"W, north of the Huron MountainsHuron MountainsThe Huron Mountains are located in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan, mostly in Marquette and Baraga counties, overlooking Lake Superior. Their highest peak is Mount Arvon which, at above sea level, is the highest point in the state of Michigan. Nearby Mt...
. - Pine River (Chippewa River)Pine River (Chippewa River)The Pine River is a river in the Lower Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. The Pine River is a tributary of the Chippewa River and is thus part of the Saginaw River drainage basin....
rises in from Pine Lake in eastern Mecosta CountyMecosta County, MichiganMecosta County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. The county is named after Chief Mecosta, the leader of the Potawatomi Native American tribe that once traveled the local waterways in search of fish and game. Chief Mecosta was one of the signers the Treaty of Washington in 1836. The easily...
, flows mostly south and east through Isabella CountyIsabella County, Michigan-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 63,351 people, 22,425 households, and 13,006 families residing in the county. The population density was 110 people per square mile . There were 24,528 housing units at an average density of 43 per square mile...
, then south along eastern edge of Montcalm CountyMontcalm County, Michigan-Michigan State Highways:* M-46* M-57* M-66* M-82* M-91-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 61,266 people, 22,079 households, and 16,183 families residing in the county. The population density was 86 people per square mile . There were 25,900 housing units at an average density...
, then east and north through Gratiot CountyGratiot County, Michigan-US Highways:* US-127 routes north to I-75 and south to Lansing.* BUS US-127 is a loop route through downtown Alma.* BUS US-127 is a loop route through downtown Ithaca.* BUS US-127 is a loop route through downtown St. Louis....
and Midland CountyMidland County, Michigan-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 82,874 people, 31,769 households, and 22,683 families residing in the county. The population density was 159 people per square mile . There were 33,796 housing units at an average density of 65 per square mile...
, emptying into the Chippewa RiverChippewa River (Michigan)The Chippewa River is a stream in the U.S. state of Michigan that runs through the central Lower Peninsula. The Chippewa is a tributary of the Tittabawassee River and is thus part of the Saginaw River drainage basin...
at 43°36′06"N 84°17′33"W, just about two miles before it joins the Tittabawassee RiverTittabawassee RiverThe Tittabawassee River is a stream which flows in a generally southeasterly direction through the Lower Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. The river begins at Secord Lake in Clement Township, at the confluence of the East Branch and the Middle Branch...
near MidlandMidland, MichiganMidland is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan in the Tri-Cities region of the state. It is the county seat of Midland County. The city's population was 41,863 as of the 2010 census. It is the principal city of the Midland Micropolitan Statistical Area....
. The South Branch Pine River joins the main stream at 43°30′37"N 85°00′02"W Another tributary, Miller Creek, is also sometimes known as Pine River or the West Branch Pine River. The North Branch Pine River joins the main stream at 43°26′03"N 84°50′18"W. - Pine River (St. Clair River) empties into the St. Clair RiverSt. Clair RiverThe St. Clair River is a river in central North America which drains Lake Huron into Lake St Clair, forming part of the international boundary between the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of Michigan...
at 42°49′13"N 82°29′08"W on the south side of St. ClairSt. Clair, MichiganSt. Clair is a city in St. Clair County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,802 at the 2000 census. The city is located on the St. Clair River near the southeast corner of St. Clair Township.-Geography:...
. The South Branch Pine River joins the main stream at 42°58′11"N 82°37′10"W. Another tributary, Quakenbush Drain, is also sometimes known as Pine River. - Pine Creek (Ontanagon County, Michigan) empties into Lake Superior and is also known as the Pine River.
There are also at least seventeen streams known as "Pine Creek" in Michigan which may sometimes be referred to as Pine River, as well some other variants.