Big Sable River

The Big Sable River is a 52-mile-long river in in the United States. It originates in in the chain of lakes known as Sauble Lakes and flows across Lake and counties.
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  • Type: Stream
  • Description: river in the United States of America
  • Also known as: Great Sable River”, “Sable River”, “Sandy River”, and “Sauble River

Places of Interest

Highlights include Ludington State Park and Big Sable Point Light.

Nature reserve
is a public recreation area located two miles north of , occupying 4,800 acres between the shores of and .

Museum
is a lighthouse on the eastern shore of in the U.S. state of . It is located within just north of the city of . First constructed in 1867, it continues to be an active navigational aid. is situated 2 miles north of Big Sable River.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ludington.

is a city in the U.S. state of . It is the county seat and the largest city in . The population was 7,655 at the 2020 census, making it the fourth largest city in the northern Michigan area.

Big Sable River

Latitude
44.03028° or 44° 1′ 49″ north
Longitude
-86.50703° or 86° 30′ 25″ west
Elevation
581 feet (177 metres)
Open location code
86PM2FJV+45
Geo­Names ID
4986030
Wiki­data ID
Q4906256
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Satellite Map

Discover Big Sable River from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

In Other Languages

From Catalan to Welsh—“Big Sable River” goes by many names.
  • Catalan: Big Sable
  • Cebuano: Big Sable River
  • Irish: Abhainn Big Sable
  • Venetian: Big Sable
  • Welsh: Afon Big Sable

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Piney Ridge and Hamlin Lake.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Hamlin Village Cemetery and Hamlin Dam.

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