Black River
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Black River is a common name for streams and communities around the world, as well as the Spanish and Portuguese translation for Rio Negro.
Canada
- Black River (Newfoundland and Labrador)
- Black River (New Brunswick)Black River (New Brunswick)The Black River is a river located in New Brunswick, Canada....
- Black River (Ontario)Black River (Ontario)Black River may refer to several rivers by that name in the province of Ontario, Canada.*The Black River in Hastings County, Ontario joins the Moira River near Tweed, Ontario....
, listing six rivers of the name - Noire RiverNoire RiverThe Noire River is a river in western Quebec, Canada. It runs in a south-eastern direction into the Ottawa River at Waltham, Quebec. It is named after the dark colour of its water ....
, Quebec, English translation Black River - Black River (Vancouver Island)
Ireland
- Black River (Ireland)Black River (Ireland)The Black River is a river in Connacht in Ireland. For much of its length it forms the border between County Galway and County Mayo. It flows past Shrule, and drains into Lough Corrib....
- Duff RiverDuff RiverThe River Duff, or Bunduff, is a river in County Sligo and County Leitrim, Ireland. The River Duff is long, flowing from Glenade Valley in County Leitrim to the sea. In County Leitrim it is also known as the Black River. It is joined by the Ballanaghtrillick River, which runs out of the...
, the northern part is also known as the Black River
Russia
- Chernaya River (Saint Petersburg)Chernaya River (Saint Petersburg)The Chernaya River , originally Mustajogi also known as the Tchernaya Rechka or Black River, is a small river in Saint Petersburg....
, also known as the Tchernaya Rechka- Chernaya River (subway station), a subway station in Saint Petersburg
- Amur River
United States
- Black River (Alaska)Black River (Alaska)The Black River is a river in eastern Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, United States. It flows 160 miles from its source to its mouth at the Porcupine River near the city of Fort Yukon. The local Gwich'in name for the river is "Draanjik," which translates as "Caches Along The River." The...
, a tributary of the Porcupine River - Black River (Arizona)Black River (Arizona)The Black River is a river in the White Mountains of Arizona, USA, to the west of Alpine. Along with the Whiteriver, it forms the Salt River, a major tributary of the Gila River.It was named by James Ohio Pattie in 1826 as he explored the area....
, a tributary of the Salt River - Black River, the name of the lower reaches of the Ouachita RiverOuachita RiverThe Ouachita River is a river that runs south and east through the U.S. states of Arkansas and Louisiana, joining the Tensas River to form the Black River near Jonesville, Louisiana.-Course:...
in Arkansas - Black River (Arkansas)Black River (Arkansas)The Black River is a tributary of the White River, about 300 mi long , in southeastern Missouri and northeastern Arkansas in the United States. Via the White River, it is part of the Mississippi River watershed...
, a tributary of the White River - In Michigan
- Black River (Cheboygan County)Black River (Cheboygan County)Black River is a river in the U.S. state of Michigan, flowing mostly northward through four Northern Michigan counties: Otsego, Montmorency, Presque Isle, and Cheboygan. The Black River flows into the Cheboygan River at , just south of the city of Cheboygan...
, tributary of the Cheboygan River - Black River (Gogebic County)Black River (Gogebic County)The Black River is a river in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan, flowing mostly in Gogebic County into Lake Superior at . Its source at is a boreal wetland on the border with Iron County, Wisconsin...
, tributary of Lake Superior - Black River (Southwest Michigan)Black River (Southwest Michigan)Black River is a river in the southwest part of the U.S. state of Michigan that empties into Lake Michigan in South Haven at , where it discharges past the South Pier Lighthouse. The river takes its name from the dark brown color of its water, which is caused by suspended sediments and organic...
, tributary of Lake Michigan - Black River (Alcona County)Black River (Alcona County)Black River is a river in Alcona County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The main branch rises in northern Harrisville Township at and flows north through Haynes Township and Alcona Township and empties into Lake Huron at at the unincorporated community of Black River.The north branch rises in...
, tributary of Lake Huron - Black River (Marquette County)Black River (Marquette County)Black River is a river in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. The river flows into the Middle Branch Escanaba River in Ely Township of Marquette County at ....
, tributary of the Escanaba River - Black River (Mackinac County)Black River (Mackinac County)Black River is a river in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. The river flows into Lake Michigan at , approximately east of Naubinway....
, tributary of Lake Michigan - Black River (St. Clair County)Black River (St. Clair County)Black River is an river in the U.S. state of Michigan, flowing into the St. Clair River at in the city of Port Huron. The Black River Canal in northern Port Huron extends east into Lake Huron near Krafft Road....
, tributary of the St. Clair River
- Black River (Cheboygan County)
- Black River (New Jersey)Black River (New Jersey)The Black River, known as the Lamington River downstream of Pottersville, is a tributary of the North Branch Raritan River in central New Jersey in the United States....
, a tributary of the North Branch Raritan River - Black River (New Mexico), a tributary of the Pecos RiverPecos RiverThe headwaters of the Pecos River are located north of Pecos, New Mexico, United States, at an elevation of over 12,000 feet on the western slope of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range in Mora County. The river flows for through the eastern portion of that state and neighboring Texas before it...
- Black River (New York)Black River (New York)The Black River is a blackwater river that empties into the eastern end of Lake Ontario on the shore of Jefferson County, New York in the United States of America...
, a tributary of Lake Ontario - Black River (North Carolina)Black River (North Carolina)The Black River is a tributary of the Cape Fear River, approximately 50 mi long, in southeastern North Carolina in the United States....
, a tributary of the Cape Fear River - Black River (Ohio)Black River (Ohio)The Black River is a tributary of Lake Erie, about 12 mi long, in northern Ohio in the United States. Via Lake Erie, the Niagara River and Lake Ontario, it is part of the watershed of the St. Lawrence River, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean...
, a tributary of Lake Erie - Black River (South Carolina)Black River (South Carolina)The Black River is a blackwater river in South Carolina in the United States....
, a tributary of the Great Pee Dee River - In Vermont:
- Black River (Connecticut River)Black River (Connecticut River)The Black River is a river in the U.S. state of Vermont, and a tributary of the Connecticut River. The watershed, or drainage basin, consists of some in southeastern Vermont, almost all of which lies in Windsor County.-Course:...
, a tributary of the Connecticut River in southern Vermont - Black River (Lake Memphremagog), a tributary of Lake Memphremagog in northern Vermont
- Black River (Connecticut River)
- In Washington
- Black River (Duwamish River)Black River (Duwamish River)The Black River, also known as the Duwamish River, was a river in King County in the U.S. state of Washington. It drained Lake Washington until 1916 when the opening of the Lake Washington Ship Canal lowered the lake, causing the Black River to dry up...
, a river in the state of Washington - Black River (Chehalis River)Black River (Chehalis River)The Black River is a river in Thurston County in the U.S. state of Washington. It is approximately long with a drainage basin of about . The Black River's source is Black Lake, located about west of Tumwater...
, a tributary of the Chehalis River in the state of Washington
- Black River (Duwamish River)
- In Wisconsin
- Black River (Wisconsin-Lake Michigan), a tributary of Lake Michigan in the state of Wisconsin
- Black River (Mississippi River), a tributary of Mississippi River in the state of Wisconsin
- Black River (Nemadji River), a tributary of the Nemadji River in the state of Wisconsin
Communities
- Black River, JamaicaBlack River, JamaicaBlack River is the capital of St. Elizabeth Parish, in southwestern Jamaica. It sits at the mouth of the river of the same name. Once a thriving sugar port, it is today a centre of environmental tourism and a gateway to the Treasure Beach resort area; Treasure Beach and Crane Beach are to the...
, the capital of St. Elizabeth Parish - Black River (district)Black River (district)Black River is a district of Mauritius on the western side of the island. Famous areas include Tamarin Falls and the Chamarel coloured earth. The district capital is Bambous. Previously it was Tamarin. It is the third largest District of Mauritius in area, but the smallest in terms of population...
, Mauritius - Black River (settlement)Black River (settlement)The Black River settlement was a British settlement on the Mosquito Coast of present-day Honduras. It was established in 1732 by a British colonist named William Pitt...
, an 18th-century British settlement on the Caribbean coast of present-day Honduras
Canada
- Black River, OntarioBlack River, OntarioBlack River is a community in the township of South Stormont, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties in eastern Ontario, Canada. It is located about north of Ontario Highway 401 and northeast of the community of Long Sault, and is on the Raisin River....
, a community in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties - Black River-Matheson, OntarioBlack River-Matheson, OntarioBlack River-Matheson is a township in the Cochrane District of the Canadian province of Ontario. As of 2006, the township had a population of 2,619. The area was 1,161.67 square kilometers. The Matheson railway station is serviced by the Northlander....
, a township in Cochrane District - Black River, New BrunswickBlack River, New BrunswickBlack River is a small community just outside of Saint John in the Canadian province of New Brunswick. There are beautiful beaches in Black River. A great place to visit the Bay of Fundy....
- Black River Bridge, New BrunswickBlack River Bridge, New BrunswickBlack River Bridge is a settlement in New Brunswick. Population is 729,498....
- Black River, Nova Scotia (disambiguation), listing three communities of that name
United States
- Black River, Michigan, an unincorporated community in Alcona Township
- Black River Township, Pennington County, Minnesota
- Black River, New YorkBlack River, New YorkBlack River is a village in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population was 1,285 at the 2000 census.The Village of Black River is on the border of the Town of Le Ray and the Town of Rutland...
, a village in Jefferson County - Black River, WisconsinBlack River, WisconsinBlack River is an unincorporated community located in the town of Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States....
, an unincorporated community in Douglas County - Black River Falls, WisconsinBlack River Falls, WisconsinBlack River Falls is a city in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,622 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Jackson County. The Ho-Chunk Nation has its administrative center in Black River Falls.-History:...
, a city in Jackson County
Films
- Black River (1957 film)Black River (1957 film)is a 1957 Japanese film directed by Masaki Kobayashi. The story follows a university student who moves into an apartment building and becomes involved with a waitress. The landlord then attempts to evict the tenants and sell the building through illicit means...
, a Japanese film by Masaki Kobayashi - Black River (1993 film)Black River (1993 film)Black River is a 1993 Australian film directed and produced by Kevin Lucas and starring Aboriginal mezzo-soprano Maroochy Barambah. It is a film adaptation of an opera that tells a story around an Aboriginal death in custody...
, an Australian film by Kevin Lucas - Black River (2001 film)Black River (2001 film)Black River is an American television movie about a writer who comes upon the town of Black River, only to find that it will not let him leave. Based on a short story by Dean Koontz, the film premiered July 6, 2001 on Fox.-Synopsis:...
, a US adventure film
Music
- Black River (band)Black River (band)Black River is a Polish stoner rock/heavy metal band. They were formed in 2008 by Tomasz Wróblewski, Dariusz Brzozowski, Piotr "Kay" Wtulich, Artur "Art." Kempa, and Maciej Taff.In 2009 band was nominated to Fryderyk, an annual award in Polish music....
, a Polish stoner rock/heavy metal band - Black River (album), the debut album of the band
Other
- Black River (stage), the name of a stage in North American stratigraphyStratigraphyStratigraphy, a branch of geology, studies rock layers and layering . It is primarily used in the study of sedimentary and layered volcanic rocks....
- Black River Public School (Holland, Michigan), a charter school
See also
- Blackwater riverBlackwater riverA blackwater river is a river with a deep, slow-moving channel that flows through forested swamps and wetlands. As vegetation decays in the water, tannins are leached out, resulting in transparent, acidic water that is darkly stained, resembling tea or coffee. Most major blackwater rivers are in...
- Rio Negro (disambiguation)Rio Negro (disambiguation)-Rivers:* Rio Negro , tributary of the Amazon River* Río Negro , in Patagonia* Río Negro , tributary of the Uruguay River* Negro River , in Argentina, tributary of the Paraná River...
- Big Black River (disambiguation)
- Little Black River (disambiguation)