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Fond Du Lac River (Wisconsin)
The Fond du Lac River is a river that flows through the city of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin into Lake Winnebago. The river starts near Rosendale, Wisconsin, Rosendale, Lamartine, Wisconsin, Lamartine and Eldorado, Wisconsin, Eldorado, then flows around 10 miles east. The east and west branches come together in downtown Fond du Lac less than a mile before flowing into Lake Winnebago. The Supple Marsh and Lakeside Park border the river as it flows into Lake Winnebago. 2019 Flooding On March 13 and 14, the river flooded its banks in downtown Fond du Lac. The flooding was a result of ice jams under the main bridges that cross the river in the city. Evacuation efforts were put in place, as crews worked to remove the ice. Multiple state and local groups helped with the recovery. See also *List of Wisconsin rivers References Rivers of Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin Rivers of Wisconsin {{Wisconsin-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States
The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territories, nine Minor Outlying Islands, and 326 Indian reservations. The United States is also in free association with three Pacific Island sovereign states: the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. It is the world's third-largest country by both land and total area. It shares land borders with Canada to its north and with Mexico to its south and has maritime borders with the Bahamas, Cuba, Russia, and other nations. With a population of over 333 million, it is the most populous country in the Americas and the third most populous in the world. The national capital of the United States is Washington, D.C. and its most populous city and principal financial center is New York City. Paleo-Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wisconsin
Wisconsin () is a state in the upper Midwestern United States. Wisconsin is the 25th-largest state by total area and the 20th-most populous. 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. The bulk of Wisconsin's population live in areas situated along the shores of Lake Michigan. The largest city, Milwaukee, anchors its largest metropolitan area, followed by Green Bay and Kenosha, the third- and fourth-most-populated Wisconsin cities respectively. The state capital, Madison, is currently the second-most-populated and fastest-growing city in the state. Wisconsin is divided into 72 counties and as of the 2020 census had a population of nearly 5.9 million. Wisconsin's geography is diverse, having been greatly impacted by glaciers during the Ice Age with the exception of the Driftless Area. The Northern Highland and Western Upland along wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin
Fond du Lac County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 104,154. Its county seat is Fond du Lac. The county was created in the Wisconsin Territory in 1836 and later organized in 1844. Fond du Lac is French for "bottom of the lake", so given because of the county's location at the southern shore of Lake Winnebago. Fond du Lac County comprises the Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Holyland region is in northeastern Fond du Lac County. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (6.0%) is water. Adjacent counties * Winnebago County – north * Calumet County – northeast * Sheboygan County – east * Washington County – southeast * Dodge County – southwest * Green Lake County – west National protected area * Horicon National Wildlife Refuge (part) Transportation Major highways * Interstate 41 * U.S. Highway 41 * U.S. Highway ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lake Winnebago
Lake Winnebago ( mez, Wenepekōw Nepēhsæh, oj, Wiinibiigoo-zaaga'igan, one, kanyataláheleˀ) is a shallow freshwater lake in the north central United States, located in east central Wisconsin. At 137,700 acres it is the largest lake entirely within the state, covering an area of about 30 miles by 10 miles, with 88 miles of shoreline, an average depth of 15.5 feet, and a maximum depth of 21 feet. It has many shallow reefs along the west shore, and a drop-off type shoreline on the east. There are several islands along the west shore. The lake has two primary tributaries, the Wolf and Fox Rivers, which combine at Lake Butte des Morts. The Fox River flows east through Oshkosh and into Lake Winnebago at its west central shore, then flows out at the northwest shore, around Doty Island at Neenah- Menasha to Little Lake Butte des Morts. The river then flows northeast and empties into Green Bay and serves as part of the Fox-Wisconsin Waterway. Lake Winnebago is part of a larg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Fond du Lac () is a city in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 44,678 at the 2020 census. The city forms the core of the United States Census Bureau's Fond du Lac United States metropolitan area, Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Fond du Lac County (2020 population: 104,154). Fond du Lac is the 348th largest Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in the United States. History "Fond du Lac" is French for the "bottom" or the "farthest point" "of the lake," so named because of its location at the bottom (south end) of Lake Winnebago. Native American tribes, primarily the Winnebagos but also the Potawatomi, Kickapoo people, Kickapoo, and Mascoutin lived or gathered in the area long before European explorers arrived. Although the identity of the first European to explore the southern end of Lake Winnebago is uncertain, it was probably Claude-Jean Allouez, followed by French fur trappers. James Duane Dot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rosendale, Wisconsin
Rosendale is a village in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,063 at the 2010 census. The village is located partially within the Town of Rosendale and partially within the Town of Springvale. History The village was named for the wild rose bushes growing in a dale near the original town site. Geography Rosendale is located at (43.80962, -88.673154). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,063 people, 407 households, and 299 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 417 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 96.0% White, 0.2% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 1.7% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population. There were 407 households, of which 36.9% had children under the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lamartine, Wisconsin
Lamartine (originally called Seven-Mile-Creek or Seven Mile Creek) is a town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,616 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Lamartine, Rogersville, and Woodhull are located in the town. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.6 square miles (94.7 km2), of which, 36.5 square miles (94.5 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) of it (0.19%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,616 people, 581 households, and 460 families residing in the town. The population density was 44.3 people per square mile (17.1/km2). There were 599 housing units at an average density of 16.4 per square mile (6.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.27% White, 0.37% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.19% Pacific Islander, 0.06% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eldorado, Wisconsin
Eldorado is a town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,447 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Eldorado is located in the town. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.2 square miles (93.9 km), of which, 35.8 square miles (92.6 km) of it is land and 0.5 square miles (1.2 km) of it (1.30%) is water. Demographics At the 2000 census there were 1,447 people, 490 households, and 420 families living in the town. The population density was 40.5 people per square mile (15.6/km). There were 506 housing units at an average density of 14.1 per square mile (5.5/km). The racial makeup of the town was 99.45% White, 0.35% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55%. Of the 490 households 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.0% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Wisconsin Rivers
This is a list of rivers in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. By drainage basin This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. Great Lakes Drainage Lake Michigan *Menominee River ** Wausaukee River ** Pike River **Pemebonwon River **Little Popple River ** Pine River *** Popple River **Brule River *Peshtigo River ** Little Peshtigo River ** Thunder River **Rat River ***Indian River *Oconto River **Little River *Pensaukee River *Little Suamico River *Suamico River **Potter Creek * Fox River **East River ** Fond du Lac River ** Wolf River ***Pine River ***Rat River ***Waupaca River ****Crystal River ****Tomorrow River ***Little Wolf River *** Embarrass River ****Pigeon River ***Shioc River *** Red River ***Evergreen River ***Lily River ***Hunting River **White River **Mecan River **Grand River **Montello River *Red River *Mink River * Ahnapee River *Kewaunee River * East Twin River * West Twin River ** Devils River ** ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rivers Of Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin
A river is a natural flowing watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, sea, lake or another river. In some cases, a river flows into the ground and becomes dry at the end of its course without reaching another body of water. Small rivers can be referred to using names such as Stream#Creek, creek, Stream#Brook, brook, rivulet, and rill. There are no official definitions for the generic term river as applied to Geographical feature, geographic features, although in some countries or communities a stream is defined by its size. Many names for small rivers are specific to geographic location; examples are "run" in some parts of the United States, "Burn (landform), burn" in Scotland and northeast England, and "beck" in northern England. Sometimes a river is defined as being larger than a creek, but not always: the language is vague. Rivers are part of the water cycle. Water generally collects in a river from Precipitation (meteorology), precipitation through a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
