Dead River

The Dead River is a 43.2-mile-long river in . It is the largest stream to Lake Superior in Marquette County, with a watershed of approximately 163 square miles.
  • Type: Stream
  • Description: river in Michigan, United States
  • Also known as: “Kah way komi gong nay aw shay Sibi”, “Riviere au Paresseux”, and “Riviere Des Morts”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Presque Isle Power Plant and Presque Isle Park.

The was a coal power plant…

Park
is a 323-acre public located in , United States.

Sports venue
Photo: Bobak, CC BY 3.0.
The is a domed stadium on the campus…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Marquette and Trowbridge Park.

Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
is the county seat of and…

Village
is an unincorporated community… is situated 2½ miles southwest of Dead River.

Village
is a census-designated place in in the U.S. state of . is situated 6 miles south of Dead River.

Dead River

Latitude
46.5766° or 46° 34′ 36″ north
Longitude
-87.39264° or 87° 23′ 34″ west
Elevation
604 feet (184 metres)
Open location code
86RJHJG4+JW
Geo­Names ID
Wiki­data ID
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

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

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Sunnyside Estates Community and Sugar Loaf.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: River Park and Presque Isle Harbor.

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Worth a closer look: Detroit and Lansing.

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