Neshota River Explained

Neshota River
Source1 Location:Just north of Denmark, Wisconsin
Mouth Location:Confluence with the West Twin River near Maribel, Wisconsin
Mouth Coordinates:44.2977°N -87.7717°W
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:United States
Progression:South-southeast and east
Length:17.22miles
Basin Size:West Twin River
River System:West Twin River

Neshota River is a 17.22adj=midNaNadj=mid river in east-central Wisconsin[1] It passes through Richard J Drum Memorial Forest before merging with the Devils River to form the West Twin River north of Cherney Maribel Caves County Park. The source of the river is located in southeastern Brown County, Wisconsin.

The water quality of the river is fair near Neshota County Park, but the quality deteriorates quickly, as it is impacted by runoff from nearby farms. A large manure spill in the 1990s contributed to the poor quality of river.[1]

The city of Two Rivers, Wisconsin was named for the confluence of the Neshota River and what was then known as the Mishicott River. The Mishicott River has since been renamed the East Twin River.[2]

Major tributaries

Major tributaries of the Neshota River include:[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Neshota River, West Twin River Watershed . Wisconsin DNR . Michael Toneys . 2001. February 29, 2016.
  2. Book: Chicago and North Western Railway Company. A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. 1908. 132.
  3. Web site: Neshota River, West Twin River Watershed (TK01) . Wisconsin DNR . Michael Toneys . 2001 . February 29, 2016.