Crow Wing Chain of Lakes
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The Crow Wing Chain of Lakes is a chain of eleven shallow lakes along the Crow Wing River
in Hubbard County, Minnesota
, approximately 90 miles (144.8 km) upstream from the Crow Wing's confluence with the Mississippi River
. Although connected, there are a few dam
s between a few of the lakes that are impossible to traverse via motorboat
s, although they are able to be crossed in canoe
.
Crow Wing River
The Crow Wing River is a tributary of the Mississippi River approximately in length. The river arises in a chain of 11 lakes in southern Hubbard County, Minnesota and flows generally southeast, entering the Mississippi at Crow Wing State Park, northwest of Little Falls, Minnesota. Its name is a...
in Hubbard County, Minnesota
Hubbard County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 18,376 people, 7,435 households, and 5,345 families residing in the county. The population density was 20 people per square mile . There were 12,229 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile...
, approximately 90 miles (144.8 km) upstream from the Crow Wing's confluence with the Mississippi River
Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States, this river rises in western Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains...
. Although connected, there are a few dam
Dam
A dam is a barrier that impounds water or underground streams. Dams generally serve the primary purpose of retaining water, while other structures such as floodgates or levees are used to manage or prevent water flow into specific land regions. Hydropower and pumped-storage hydroelectricity are...
s between a few of the lakes that are impossible to traverse via motorboat
Motorboat
A motorboat is a boat which is powered by an engine. Some motorboats are fitted with inboard engines, others have an outboard motor installed on the rear, containing the internal combustion engine, the gearbox and the propeller in one portable unit.An inboard/outboard contains a hybrid of a...
s, although they are able to be crossed in canoe
Canoe
A canoe or Canadian canoe is a small narrow boat, typically human-powered, though it may also be powered by sails or small electric or gas motors. Canoes are usually pointed at both bow and stern and are normally open on top, but can be decked over A canoe (North American English) or Canadian...
.
Lakes
| Name | Coordinates | Area | Maximum depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Crow Wing | 46.8349587°N 94.8422355°W | 519.85 acres (210.4 ha) | 15 feet (4.6 m) |
| Second Crow Wing | 46.8388476°N 94.8750147°W | 216.23 acres (87.5 ha) | 35 feet (10.7 m) |
| Third Crow Wing | 46.8616253°N 94.8580694°W | 635.32 acres (257.1 ha) | 35 feet (10.7 m) |
| Fourth Crow Wing | 46.8766253°N 94.8608472°W | 440.41 acres (178.2 ha) | 10 feet (3 m) |
| Fifth Crow Wing | 46.9219030°N 94.8875145°W | 400.11 acres (161.9 ha) | 35 feet (10.7 m) |
| Sixth Crow Wing | 46.9288475°N 94.8647356°W | 339.58 acres (137.4 ha) | 40 feet (12.2 m) |
| Seventh Crow Wing | 46.9449585°N 94.8280673°W | 258.72 acres (104.7 ha) | 42 feet (12.8 m) |
| Eighth Crow Wing | 46.9599585°N 94.7955658°W | 493.19 acres (199.6 ha) | 30 feet (9.1 m) |
| Ninth Crow Wing | 46.9777362°N 94.7691756°W | 223.69 acres (90.5 ha) | 65 feet (19.8 m) |
| Tenth Crow Wing | 46.9882916°N 94.7561193°W | 175.2 acres (70.9 ha) | 40 feet (12.2 m) |
| Eleventh Crow Wing | 47.0146804°N 94.7247281°W | 752.45 acres (304.5 ha) | 80 feet (24.4 m) |