Torch River (Michigan)

The Torch River is a short river in the Northern Lower Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. At 2.1 miles (3.4 km) in length,[1] the river connects Torch Lake to Lake Skegemog, and is a crucial link in the Elk River Chain of Lakes Watershed.[2] The river is divided along its entire length between Antrim and Kalkaska counties. The northern source of the river is home to a DNR Access Site.[3]

Torch River
Location
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CitiesTorch River
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationTorch Lake
  coordinates44°51′02″N 85°19′40″W
Mouth 
  location
Lake Skegemog
  coordinates
44°49′23″N 85°19′00″W
Length2.1 mi (3.4 km)
Basin features
ProgressionTorch Lake → Torch River → Lake Skegemog → Elk LakeElk RiverGrand Traverse BayLake Michigan
Tributaries 
  leftRapid River

See also

References

  1. "Torch River | Natural Atlas". naturalatlas.com. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
  2. "Geographic Names Information System". edits.nationalmap.gov. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
  3. "Torch River DNR Access Site". Michigan Water Trails. Retrieved 2022-11-15.


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