Chippewa River (Wisconsin)

Chippewa River
Map of the Chippewa River and its watershed
Location
CountryUnited States
StateWisconsin
Physical characteristics
SourceWest Fork Chippewa River and East Fork Chippewa River
 • locationBayfield County
 • coordinates45°53′25″N 91°04′41″W / 45.890286°N 91.078028°W / 45.890286; -91.078028
Mouth 
 • location
Buffalo County, Wisconsin
 • coordinates
44°24′33″N 92°05′03″W / 44.4091°N 92.0841°W / 44.4091; -92.0841
Length183 mi (295 km)
The Chippewa River from the west bank of the river looking south toward the Lake Street bridge in downtown Eau Claire (taken in 2007)
The Chippewa River as it passes through Pepin County, near Ella, WI.

The Chippewa River in Wisconsin flows approximately 183 miles (294 km) through west-central and northwestern Wisconsin. It was once navigable for approximately 50 miles (80 km) of its length, from the Mississippi River, by Durand, northeast to Eau Claire. Its catchment defines a portion of the northern boundary of the Driftless Area. The river is easily accessible for bikers and pleasure seekers via the Chippewa River State Trail, which follows the river from Eau Claire to Durand.


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