Cedar River (Gladwin County, Michigan)
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The Cedar River is a 29 miles (46.7 km) river in the U.S. state
of Michigan
, flowing though Clare County
and Gladwin County
.
The main branch of the river is formed by the confluence of Cranberry Creek and the West Branch Cedar River at 44°02′20"N 84°39′56"W in Hamilton Township
, Clare County
. It flows into the Tobacco River
at 43°53′17"N 84°29′14"W in Beaverton
.
The North Branch Cedar River rises at 44°08′54"N 84°30′58"W in northwest Gladwin County in Sherman Township
east of Meredith near the border with Roscommon County
, and joins the main branch at 44°01′38"N 84°34′35"W a few miles northwest of Wiggins Lake.
The Middle Branch Cedar River rises at 44°06′47"N 84°37′23"W in northeast Clare County
in Franklin Township
just west of Meredith. It flows mostly south and joins with the West Branch at 44°02′40"N 84°37′54"W in Hamilton Township
, near the Gladwin County border.
The West Branch Cedar River rises at 44°06′49"N 84°39′08"W in Franklin Township, a few miles southwest of Meredith. Another tributary, Cranberry Creek rises in Arnold and Cranberry lakes a few miles northeast of Harrison
.
The Little Cedar River
is not a tributary of the Cedar River, but flows into the Tobacco River approximately 5 miles (8 km) downstream from Beaverton.
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
, flowing though Clare County
Clare County, Michigan
- Demographics :As of the census of 2000, there were 31,252 people, 12,686 households, and 8,753 families residing in the county. The population density was 55 people per square mile . There were 22,229 housing units at an average density of 39 per square mile...
and Gladwin County
Gladwin County, Michigan
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 26,023 people, 10,561 households, and 7,614 families residing in the county. The population density was 51 people per square mile . There were 16,828 housing units at an average density of 33 per square mile...
.
The main branch of the river is formed by the confluence of Cranberry Creek and the West Branch Cedar River at 44°02′20"N 84°39′56"W in Hamilton Township
Hamilton Township, Clare County, Michigan
Hamilton Township is a civil township of Clare County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 1,988.-Geography:...
, Clare County
Clare County, Michigan
- Demographics :As of the census of 2000, there were 31,252 people, 12,686 households, and 8,753 families residing in the county. The population density was 55 people per square mile . There were 22,229 housing units at an average density of 39 per square mile...
. It flows into the Tobacco River
Tobacco River (Tittabawassee River)
The Tobacco River is a river in the U.S. state of Michigan. Located in Gladwin and Midland counties, the river rises in Beaverton at the confluence of the river's North, Middle, and South branches in Ross Lake. The river flows southeast and empties into the Tittabawassee River at the community of...
at 43°53′17"N 84°29′14"W in Beaverton
Beaverton, Michigan
Beaverton is a city in Gladwin County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,106 at the 2000 census.The city is adjacent to Beaverton Township and incorporates some land formerly in the township....
.
The North Branch Cedar River rises at 44°08′54"N 84°30′58"W in northwest Gladwin County in Sherman Township
Sherman Township, Gladwin County, Michigan
Sherman Township is a civil township of Gladwin County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,029 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
east of Meredith near the border with Roscommon County
Roscommon County, Michigan
-Local attractions and activities:The community is centered in the area of two very large lakes, in the middle of large state forests. Wildlife are nearby, including bear, deer, eagles, Kirtland's Warblers, and turkeys. Local attractions and activities include:...
, and joins the main branch at 44°01′38"N 84°34′35"W a few miles northwest of Wiggins Lake.
The Middle Branch Cedar River rises at 44°06′47"N 84°37′23"W in northeast Clare County
Clare County, Michigan
- Demographics :As of the census of 2000, there were 31,252 people, 12,686 households, and 8,753 families residing in the county. The population density was 55 people per square mile . There were 22,229 housing units at an average density of 39 per square mile...
in Franklin Township
Franklin Township, Clare County, Michigan
Franklin Township is a civil township of Clare County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 809 at the 2000 census.- Communities :...
just west of Meredith. It flows mostly south and joins with the West Branch at 44°02′40"N 84°37′54"W in Hamilton Township
Hamilton Township, Clare County, Michigan
Hamilton Township is a civil township of Clare County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 1,988.-Geography:...
, near the Gladwin County border.
The West Branch Cedar River rises at 44°06′49"N 84°39′08"W in Franklin Township, a few miles southwest of Meredith. Another tributary, Cranberry Creek rises in Arnold and Cranberry lakes a few miles northeast of Harrison
Harrison, Michigan
Harrison is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 2,108. It is the county seat of Clare County.The city is named after U.S. President William Henry Harrison....
.
The Little Cedar River
Little Cedar River (Tobacco River)
Little Cedar River is an river in Gladwin County in the U.S. state of Michigan.The Little Cedar rises in Buckeye Township at , and flows primarily south into the Tobacco River at ....
is not a tributary of the Cedar River, but flows into the Tobacco River approximately 5 miles (8 km) downstream from Beaverton.
Tributaries and features
From the mouth:- (left) Doone Creek
- (left) Farm Drain
- (right) Canham Drain
- (left) Lucas Drain
- (left) Swan Lake (also known as Slaughterhouse Lake)
- City of GladwinGladwin, MichiganGladwin is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 3,001. It is the county seat of Gladwin County.The city is at the southwest corner of Gladwin Township, but is politically independent....
- Bendle Drain
- Silver Creek
- Chappel Dam
- Wiggins Lake (also known as Chappel Pond)
- (left) Howland Creek
- Howland Lake
- (left) Frost Lake
- (left) Howland Creek
- (left) Smith Creek
- (right) Lake Contos
- (left) Puro Lake
- Mud Lake
- Pratt Lake
- (right) North Branch Cedar River
- (left) Peach Lake
- (left) McGilvery Lake
- (left) Schoolhouse Lake
- (right) Greasy Jim Lake
- (left) Blue Lake
- Island Lake
- (left) Streaked Lake
- Trout Lake (Gladwin County)
- House Lake
- Hoister Lake (also known as Holster Lake)
- Trout Lake (Gladwin County)
- (right) Middle Branch Cedar River
- (right) Lindy Lake
- (left) Lake Little George
- Trout Lake (Clare County)
- (left) Decker Lake
- (right) West Branch Cedar River
- (left) Popple Creek
- (left) Cranberry Creek
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- Cranberry Lake
- Arnold Lake
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Drainage basin
The Cedar River drains portions of the following:- Clare CountyClare County, Michigan- Demographics :As of the census of 2000, there were 31,252 people, 12,686 households, and 8,753 families residing in the county. The population density was 55 people per square mile . There were 22,229 housing units at an average density of 39 per square mile...
- Arthur TownshipArthur Township, MichiganArthur Township is a civil township of Clare County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 667.-Geography:...
- Franklin TownshipFranklin Township, Clare County, MichiganFranklin Township is a civil township of Clare County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 809 at the 2000 census.- Communities :...
- Frost TownshipFrost Township, MichiganFrost Township is a civil township of Clare County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,159 at the 2000 census.- Communities :...
- Hamilton TownshipHamilton Township, Clare County, MichiganHamilton Township is a civil township of Clare County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 1,988.-Geography:...
- Hayes TownshipHayes Township, Clare County, MichiganHayes Township is a civil township of Clare County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,916 at the 2000 census.- Communities :* Ash Acres is an unincorporated housing development just north of Harrison at...
- Arthur Township
- Gladwin County, MichiganGladwin County, Michigan-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 26,023 people, 10,561 households, and 7,614 families residing in the county. The population density was 51 people per square mile . There were 16,828 housing units at an average density of 33 per square mile...
- City of BeavertonBeaverton, MichiganBeaverton is a city in Gladwin County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,106 at the 2000 census.The city is adjacent to Beaverton Township and incorporates some land formerly in the township....
- Beaverton TownshipBeaverton Township, MichiganBeaverton Township is a civil township of Gladwin County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 1,815....
- Buckeye TownshipBuckeye Township, MichiganBuckeye Township is a civil township of Gladwin County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 1,333.The city of Gladwin is at the northwest corner and incorporates land that was formerly part of the township...
- City of GladwinGladwin, MichiganGladwin is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 3,001. It is the county seat of Gladwin County.The city is at the southwest corner of Gladwin Township, but is politically independent....
- Gladwin TownshipGladwin Township, MichiganGladwin Township is a civil township of Gladwin County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,044 at the 2000 census.The City of Gladwin is at the southwest corner of the township and is administratively autonomous.-Geography:...
- Grout TownshipGrout Township, MichiganGrout Township is a civil township of Gladwin County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,869 at the 2000 census.The City of Gladwin is at the northeast corner of the township...
- Sage TownshipSage Township, MichiganSage Township is a civil township of Gladwin County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,617 at the 2000 census.The City of Gladwin is at the southeast corner of the township, but is administratively autonomous.-Geography:...
- Sherman TownshipSherman Township, Gladwin County, MichiganSherman Township is a civil township of Gladwin County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,029 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
- Tobacco TownshipTobacco Township, MichiganTobacco Township is a civil township of Gladwin County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,552 at the 2000 census.The city of Beaverton is at the northwest of the township on the boundary with adjacent Beaverton Township.-Geography:...
- City of Beaverton