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Hay River (Wisconsin)
The Hay River is a tributary of the Red Cedar River in northwestern Wisconsin in the United States. It is about 50 mi (80 km) long. Via the Red Cedar and Chippewa Rivers, it is part of the Mississippi River watershed. Course The Hay River begins at the city of Cumberland in Barron County, where it flows from Beaver Dam Lake. It flows generally southwardly through western Barron and northern Dunn Counties, past the villages of Prairie Farm and Wheeler. It joins the Red Cedar River in Dunn County as part of Tainter Lake at a settlement of the same name. Upstream of Wheeler, the river collects the South Fork Hay River, which rises in southeastern Polk County and flows south-southeastwardly, past the community of Connorsville. See also *List of Wisconsin rivers ReferencesColumbia Gazetteer of North America entry*DeLorme DeLorme is the producer of personal satellite tracking, messaging, and navigation technology. The company’s main product, ''inReach'', inte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hay River , a river in south-western Australia
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Hay River may refer to: Places * Hay River, Northwest Territories * Hay River, Wisconsin Rivers * Hay River (Wisconsin) * Hay River (Canada), a river in Alberta and Northwest Territories, Canada * Hay River, Northern Territory, Australia * Hay River (Western Australia) The Hay River is a river in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The traditional owners of the area are the Noongar people, who know the river as Genulup. The river was given its English name in December 1829 by naval ship's surgeo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prairie Farm, Wisconsin
Prairie Farm is a village in Barron County, Wisconsin, Barron County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 473 at the 2010 United States Census, 2010 census. The village is located within the Prairie Farm, Barron County, Wisconsin, Town of Prairie Farm, on eastern shore of the Prairie Farm Flowage, a lake#Artificial lakes, reservoir on the Hay River (Wisconsin), Hay River. Geography Prairie Farm is located at (45.238443, -91.980591). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which, of it is land and is water. Prairie Farm is along County Roads A and F. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 473 people, 201 households, and 114 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 227 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 98.5% White (U.S. Census), White, 0.2% Native American (U.S. Census), Native American, 0.8% from Race (U.S. Census), other r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rivers Of Wisconsin
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] |
DeLorme
DeLorme is the producer of personal satellite tracking, messaging, and navigation technology. The company’s main product, ''inReach'', integrates GPS and satellite technologies. ''inReach'' provides the ability to send and receive text messages anywhere in the world (including when beyond cell phone range) by using the Iridium satellite constellation. By pairing with a smart phone, navigation is possible with access to free downloadable topographic maps and NOAA charts. On February 11, 2016, the company announced that it had been purchased by Garmin, a multinational producer of GPS products and services.Garmin® Signs Purchase Agreement to Acquire DeLorme® 11 February 2016 DeLorme also produces printed atlas and topographic software prod ... [...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] |
Connorsville, Wisconsin
Connorsville is an unincorporated community in Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States, located along the South Fork of the Hay River in the town of New Haven. Andy Pafko Andrew Pafko (February 25, 1921 – October 8, 2013) was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs (1943–51), Brooklyn Dodgers (1951–52), and Milwaukee Braves (1953–59). He batted ..., major league baseball player, began his career with Connorsville's amateur club in the Dunn County League in 1937. References Unincorporated communities in Dunn County, Wisconsin Unincorporated communities in Wisconsin {{DunnCountyWI-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polk County, Wisconsin
Polk County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 44,977. Its county seat is Balsam Lake. The county was created in 1853. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an area of , of which is land and (4.4%) is water. Adjacent counties * Burnett County - north * Barron County - east * Dunn County - southeast * St. Croix County - south * Washington County, Minnesota - southwest * Chisago County, Minnesota - west Major highways Railroads *Canadian National *Minnesota Transportation Museum Buses *List of intercity bus stops in Wisconsin Airports * Amery Municipal Airport (KAHH) serves the county and surrounding communities. * L.O. Simenstad Municipal Airport (KOEO). National protected area * Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (part) Demographics 2020 census As of the census of 2020, the population was 44,977. The population density was . There were 24,129 housing units at an average density o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tainter Lake, Wisconsin
Tainter Lake is a census-designated place (CDP) in part of the Town of Tainter, Dunn County, Wisconsin, and part of the Town of Red Cedar, Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,550 at the 2020 census. Tainter Lake CDP is located along the shores of Tainter Lake, a reservoir on the Red Cedar River. Geography Tainter Lake is located at (44.977103, −91.849381). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 21.5 square miles (55.5 km2), of which, 18.5 square miles (48.0 km2) of it is land and 2.9 square miles (7.5 km2) of it (13.53%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 2,089 people, 846 households, and 631 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 112.2 people per square mile (43.3/km2). There were 1,002 housing units at an average density of 53.8/sq mi (20.8/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.37% White, 0.05% African American, 0.10% Native Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tainter Lake (Dunn County, Wisconsin)
Tainter Lake is a small reservoir in north central Dunn County, Wisconsin, on the Red Cedar River at its confluence with the Hay River. The lake was created by a hydroelectric dam (about downstream on the Red Cedar at Cedar Falls. The lake, a popular resort and fishing spot, has a surface area of approximately . History Before the installation of the dam at Cedar Falls (Kakabika Falls), Tainter Lake did not exist. The decision to build the mill and dam came from Andrew Tainter (1823 - 1899), a wealthy lumber baron who was a partner in Knapp, Stout and Company, the largest lumber mill in the country during the 1870s. It was reported that they owned of pine land and employed 1,200 men. By that time the company had logging camps on nearly every stream leading to the Red Cedar and controlled almost all of the Red Cedar River and its tributaries. The company's largest mill operation was on the Menomonee River (what the Red Cedar was commonly called) where the lumber settlement beca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wheeler, Wisconsin
Wheeler is a village in Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States, along the Hay River. The population was 348 at the 2010 census. History The town is named after H. D. Wheeler, its first postmaster. The settlement had previously been called Lochiel, and later Welton, in honor of Maria L. Welton, who had set up a homestead in the area. Geography Wheeler is located at (45.043728, -91.906841). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which, of it is land and is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 348 people, 127 households, and 79 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 147 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 96.3% White, 1.7% African American, 0.3% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population. There were 127 households, of which 35.4% had children under the age of 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dunn County, Wisconsin
Dunn County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 45,440. Its county seat is Menomonie. Dunn County comprises the Menomonie Micropolitan Statistical Area and is included in the Eau Claire-Menomonie, WI Combined Statistical Area. History Dunn county was founded in 1854 from Chippewa County and organized in 1857. It is named for Charles Dunn, the territory's first chief justice. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (1.6%) is water. Adjacent counties * Barron County - north * Chippewa County - east * Eau Claire County - southeast * Pepin County - south * Pierce County - southwest * Polk County - northwest * Saint Croix County - west Major highways Railroads *Canadian National *Union Pacific Buses * Dunn County Transit *List of intercity bus stops in Wisconsin Airports * Menomonie Municipal Airport (KLUM) serves the county and surrounding communities. * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tributary
A tributary, or affluent, is a stream or river that flows into a larger stream or main stem (or parent) river or a lake. A tributary does not flow directly into a sea or ocean. Tributaries and the main stem river drain the surrounding drainage basin of its surface water and groundwater, leading the water out into an ocean. The Irtysh is a chief tributary of the Ob river and is also the longest tributary river in the world with a length of . The Madeira River is the largest tributary river by volume in the world with an average discharge of . A confluence, where two or more bodies of water meet, usually refers to the joining of tributaries. The opposite to a tributary is a distributary, a river or stream that branches off from and flows away from the main stream. PhysicalGeography.net, Michael Pidwirny & S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
