Black River (Wisconsin)
The Black River is a river in west-central Wisconsin and tributary of the Mississippi River. The river is approximately 190 miles (310 km) long. During the 19th century, pine logs were rafted down the Black, heading for sawmills at La Crosse and points beyond.
| Black River | |
|---|---|
Black River dam in Black River Falls | |
Map of the Black River watershed | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Black Lake, Taylor County, Wisconsin |
| Mouth | |
• location | Mississippi River in La Crosse, Wisconsin |
• elevation | 630 ft (190 m) |
| Length | 190 miles (310 km) |
| Basin size | Approximately 2,400 sq mi (6,200 km2) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Mississippi River |
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