Cascade River (Minnesota)
River in Minnesota, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Cascade River is a 17.1-mile-long (27.5 km)[1] river in northeastern Minnesota, United States. Running through Cook County, it debouches into Lake Superior between Grand Marais and Lutsen. Its lower courses flow through Cascade River State Park.[2]
Quick Facts Location, Country ...
Cascade River | |
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The Cascade River in Cascade River State Park | |
Location | |
Country | United States |
State | Minnesota |
County | Cook County |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Mark Lake |
• coordinates | 47.8698914°N 90.6112262°W / 47.8698914; -90.6112262 |
Mouth | |
• location | Deer Yard Lake, Lake Superior |
• coordinates | 47.7068378°N 90.5226208°W / 47.7068378; -90.5226208 |
Length | 17.1 miles (27.5 km) |
Basin features | |
Tributaries | |
• left | McDonald Creek, Thompson Creek, Fry Creek, Nester Creek, Belly Creek, North Branch Cascade River |
• right | Mississippi Creek, Mark Creek |
Waterfalls | Cascade Falls |
Close
The river was named for a number of waterfalls near its mouth.[3]