Neshota River is a

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in east-central

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It passes through Richard J Drum Memorial Forest before merging with the Devils River to form the West Twin River north of

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. The source of the river is located in southeastern

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. The water quality of the river is fair near Neshota County Park, but the quality deteriorates quickly, as it is impacted by runoff from nearby farms. A large

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spill in the 1990s contributed to the poor quality of river. The city of

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was named for the confluence of the Neshota River and what was then known as the Mishicott River. The Mishicott River has since been renamed the East Twin River.

Major tributaries

Major tributaries of the Neshota River include: *Black Creek *Denmark Creek *King Creek

References

* * Rivers of Brown County, Wisconsin Rivers of Wisconsin Rivers of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin {{Wisconsin-river-stub