Branch
E.Taus Rd to CTH.T (4.5 miles)
| Difficulty | I(II) |
| Length | 4.5 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 15 fpm |
| Gauge | Branch River Virtual |
| Flow Rate as of 58 minutes | 14 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | March 3, 2025 |
River Description
Quick Facts:
Location: Approximately 12 miles nw from downtown Manitowoc, WI.
Put-in: 44.1890, -87.8514
Take-out: 44.1802, -87.8016
Shuttle Length: 3.1 miles.
Character: Small creek with mud/gravel/cobble river-bed; expect some deadfall and snags.
Put-in is approximately 792' elevation.
Take-out is approximately 730' elevation.
Thus total elevation change is approximately 62'.
General Overview
This stretch of river makes a very pleasant swiftwater or beginners whitewater run. There are no significant drops, but gradient is relatively continuous and mild, making an enjoyable run.
At moderate or higher flows, be very vigilant about looking ahead for snags or strainers (down trees in the water) and avoid them at all costs.
Special Note: The real HUC for this reach should be 04030101. It has been 'faked' below to allow this reach to 'sort' (when listing is pulled up 'by drainage') into the 'Southwestern Lake Michigan' rivers, rather than the already bloated list of 'Northwestern Lake Michigan' rivers.
River Features
Put In
Drainage: 81 sq.mi.
Drainage area at our listed put-in is approximately 81 sq.mi. (as calculated via USGS StreamStats Beta software).
Take Out
USGS sampling site (103 Sq.Mi.)
USGS lists a sampling site at Hwy.10 (~4.6 miles downstream of our listed take-out) showing drainage area at that point as 103 square miles.
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