© 2020 Minnesota DNR | Equal opportunity employer |, Call 651-296-6157 or 888-MINNDNR (646-6367), Upper St. Croix: Trego, WI to State Highway 70, Lower St. Croix: State Highway 70 to Mississippi River. Chart 10 - Upper Mississippi River Miles 867-861. This passage is deep and generally clear of dangers. The river was important to the transportation of lumber downstream, from the areas where it was being cut to the sawmills that processed it. Keep reading to learn more about the area and read my tips for a fantastic and fun family excursion on the river. Fished the St Croix River today at Prescott WI from 4:00pm to 8:30pm. The river is the result of geologic forces going back 1.1 billion years. Boating on the lower St Croix River in Minnesota is a fun family past time, great for bonding with family members, making memories, and for relaxing. In the original French, this is translated as "Rivière Tombeaux".[6]. On the 1778 Mitchell Map, the river is simply titled "Ouadeba", which represents the Dakota watpá meaning "river". Winding side channels and shaded backwaters offer opportunities for quiet exploration and channel catfish angling. ", The St. Croix River, looking downstream toward. The 1837 Treaty of St. Peters with the Ojibwe was signed at St. Peters (now Mendota) which ceded to the United States government a vast tract of land in what today is north central Wisconsin and central Minnesota, roughly bounded by the Prairie du Chien Line in the south, Mississippi River in the west, St. Croix and Chippewa River watersheds in the north, and a 25-mile parallel east of the Wisconsin River in the east. The authorized width is 200 feet. The beautiful character of the St. Croix has earned the river its status as Minnesota's first stream in the national wild and scenic rivers system. Pines cling precariously to rock walls that tower as high as 200 feet above the deep river. 92: Abandoned railroad bed north of Vine Street to St Croix Street impacted. This opened the region to logging. It flows south to Gordon, then southwest. PROVISIONAL DATA SUBJECT TO REVISION. Estimated top of the flood protection dike at St Croix Beach. depth: 17 ft (5.2 m) References It is joined by the Namekagon River in northern Burnett County, where it becomes significantly wider. HUDSON -- The $5.2 million expansion of the St. Croix County Jail and Mental Health Unit is now complete, according to Kraus-Anderson, the company that handled the project. Paul metropolitan area. St. Croix River basin The St. Croix basin is a special area of the state. Highways along both sides of the river offer scenic drives punctuated by small towns offering restaurants, shopping (especially antiques, books and gifts), bed and breakfasts, historical tours and other common tourist activities. Chart 10 - Upper Mississippi River Miles 867-861. "Reminiscences of a Pioneer Missionary" in Proceedings of the Society at its Sixty-fourth Annual Meeting (Madision, WI: Wisconsin Historical Society, 1916). I have a book with them in it but my friend has it and he lives over an hour away... and with the price of gas I dont want to make the 2 hour round trip just for a map. Lake Saint Croix is a 7696 acre lake located in Pierce, Saint Croix Counties. St. Croix River (Prescott, WI to Stillwater, MN) Diverse and productive fishery features Walleye, sauger, smallmouth and white bass. Many of us know the St. Croix River as a great place to go boating, take pictures or picnic alongside. Verwyst, Chrysostom Adrian. Posted 07/15/2013. The lava spewed forth cooled into hard basalt. The upper reaches of the river in Wisconsin below the St. Croix Flowage, 15 miles (24 km) downstream from its source, as well as the Namekagon River, are protected as the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. Its mission is to protect, restore, and celebrate the St. Croix River and its watershed. For information on the state’s response, visit the Department of Health website. By the 18th century, the Ojibwe and Dakota were the two primary tribes that inhabited the area, until around 1745, when the Dakota have driven out from the St. Croix Valley as a result of the Battle of Kathio. The St. Croix Central boys’ basketball team displayed some offensive firepower to open the season 2-0 last week while Somerset’s boys cranked up the defense to win twice after a season-opening loss. Sauger were not as aggressive and smaller. Posted 07/15/2013. Significant bridge crossings of the St. Croix River are listed below, ordered from source to mouth.[14][15]. 89: The city park in Bayport begins flooding. [citation needed] An Oneota village from about 1200 A.D. has been studied by archaeologists. Towering stone piers a mile downstream are all that remain of another old railroad bridge. 86.75 The lake is bounded by steep wooded slopes, whose bluffs are topped with numerous permanent and seasonal homes. Pine, Chisago, and Washington Counties, east central MinnesotaContact National Park Service St. Croix River Visitor Center: (715) 483-2274. A bison kill site in May Township, Washington County, Minnesota is believed to be about 4,000 years old. Indian burial mounds were once numerous in the lower St. Croix valley, but over the years most have been lost to agriculture and construction. The River begins in Upper St. Croix and Namekagon Lake and drains through diverse ecological landscapes. During the 1840s, important sawmills were located at St. Croix Falls and Marine on St. Croix, but as the 1850s progressed Stillwater became the primary lumber destination. We might go for walks on the Stillwater levees or on Hudson’s long river walk. [6], The first Europeans to arrive in the area were Sieur du Lhut and his men in the fall and winter of 1679–1680. The channel through Lubec Narrows is also used, Within the stretch from the State Highway 70 bridge to William O'Brien State Park lies the long-ago meeting place of the two rivers, the St. Croix Dalles at Taylors Falls. At its peak in 1890, logging in the St. Croix River valley produced 450,000,000 board feet (1,100,000 m3) of lumber and logs. Its abundant streams, lakes and wetlands, rich forests and farmlands, wildlife and fisheries make this a popular recreational destination and location for living. USGS 05340500 ST. CROIX RIVER AT ST. CROIX FALLS, WI ... R.18 W., Polk County, Hydrologic Unit 07030005, St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, on left bank, 1,500 ft downstream from powerplant of Northern States Power Co., in St. Croix Falls, and at mile 52.2. Saint Croix River is displayed on the Hastings USGS quad topo map. DNR RESPONSE TO COVID-19: For details on adjustments to DNR services, visit this webpage. The upper portion of the river—originally called the north branch of the St. Croix River—was known to the Ojibwa as Manoominikeshiinh-ziibi (Ricing-Rail River). Just above the park, under the U.S. Highway 8 bridge, is a short but strong stretch of rapids. On Carte de la Louisiane et du Cours du Mississipi (1718) by Guillaume Delisle and on A Map of North America (1768) by John Blair, the St. Croix River—more specifically what was then known as the east branch of the St. Croix River (known today as the Namekagon River)—is shown as the Ouasisacadeba, a French representation of the Dakota name for the St. Croix River. Beanie's Marina provides public access to the St. Croix River. The upper and lower rivers were formed at different times, by draining waters from different glacial lakes. Available data for this site Click to hide station-specific text Effective Nov. 2, 2018, river velocity, water temperature, and discharge data will not be available due to bridge renovations. Be informed about submerged wing dams and stump fields. Fishing spots and depth contours layers are available in most Lake maps. However, south of Bayport to Afton the bluffs recede on the Minnesota side, and large, nearly level terraces take their place. Chart 7 - St Croix River Miles 17-12. [6]:76 The 1886 jam, described as the "jammedest jam", required the use of steamboats and dynamite to clear. The heavily wooded banks of the upper St. Croix valley are predominantly birch, maple, oak, aspen and basswood. Posted 07/15/2013. River descriptions and distance charts help narrow the choices. The St. Croix River rises in the northwestern corner of Wisconsin, out of Upper St. Croix Lake in Douglas County, near Solon Springs, approximately 20 miles (32 km) south of Lake Superior. The Minnesota Department of Health has guidelines for consuming fish taken from Minnesota's lakes and rivers. River level reports | Outfitters | Safety | Licenses & fees | Current conditions Lake Mallalieu dam gates overtopped. [4], The St. Croix River Association (SCRA) is a watershed-wide non-profit advocating for conservation throughout the watershed. Virtual Tour: Take a virtual tour. Just above the park, under the U.S. Highway 8 bridge, is a short but strong stretch of rapids. Chart 7 - St Croix River Miles 17-12. The St. Croix and Namekagon rivers flow for over 200 miles as a national park. [3] Light and noise pollution are concerns of those opposed to the bridge, who cites the original act that kept such activity to the south along the Interstate 94 corridor. Below the Dalles the St. Croix River flows through a heavily wooded, steep-sided valley with occasional sandstone and limestone bluffs. [6]:102 The St. Croix Boom Site is now a wayside rest and National Historic Landmark along Minnesota State Highway 95. Beanie's Marina is located immediately south of the I-94 Interstate bridge, just across the river from Hudson, WI. DRAINAGE AREA.--6,240 square miles. PERIOD OF RECORD.--January 1902 to present. Panoramic tour | Snapshot tour. Step 1: Choose a River Stretch. The Soo Line Railroad bridge (river mile 31) is an imposing steel arch bridge more than 150 feet above the river. Fish include Musky, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Sturgeon and Catfish. On Map of the Territories of Michigan and Ouisconsin (1830) by John Farmer, the St. Croix River is shown as the "Chippewa River". The St. Croix basin is a special area of the state. At Stillwater the river widens and deepens into Lake St. Croix, formed by a natural bar at the river's junction with the Mississippi. 92: Abandoned railroad bed north of Vine Street to St Croix Street impacted. Although the addition of an interstate bridge connected to MN Highway 36 was objected to by residents, nearby communities, conservation groups, and the National Park Service, construction of the bridge was authorized by amending the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968. The St. Croix has little prime waterfowl habitat and hunting pressure is light. On the precipitous sandstone cliffs bordering the west bank of the river three miles north of Stillwater the Dakota Indians carved and painted vermillion figures and images, long since erased by time and man. In-Depth Outdoors TV Schedule Airing on Fox Sports North - 8AM Sundays (CST) New In-Depth Outdoors TV episodes return this Fall, Sundays at 8 a.m. on the Fox Sports North channel! Anyone who is interested in visiting Saint Croix River can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. When you purchase our Nautical Charts App, you get all the great marine chart app features like fishing spots, along with PASSAMAQUODDY BAY AND ST. CROIX RIVER marine chart. Its abundant streams, lakes and wetlands, rich forests and farmlands, wildlife and fisheries make this a popular recreational destination and location for living. Fishing Report - Lower St. Croix River fishing reports from a local professional fishing guide. 91: Dike Road impacted. The river is a National Scenic Riverway under the protection of the National Park Service. A hydroelectric plant at St. Croix Falls supplies power to the Minneapolis–St. Chart 8 - St Croix River Miles 11-6. Also know the The St. Croix flows in the U.S. states of Wisconsin and Minnesota.The lower 125 miles (201 km) of the river forms the border between Wisconsin and Minnesota. The St. Croix River is a National Wild and Scenic Riverway that is administered by the National Park Service and Federal law. In the last 20,000 years, glaciers have scraped the landscape and released torrents of meltwater, which carved the St. Croix River's course. 86.75 25 river miles. USGS 05341550 ST. CROIX RIVER AT STILLWATER, MN. Administered by the National Park Service, the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway was designated in 1968 to preserve the scenic qualities of the river and to provide adequate access for recreational users. The depth ranges deviated slightly from the categories used by Schmidt (1987) and were grouped into categories that reflect the range in bedrock depth in the St. Croix River Basin. It has a maximum depth of 60 feet. French trade in the upper valley was dominated by the Ojibwe and tied to Lake Superior traders, whereas in the lower valley the Dakota assisted in trading with merchants based out of St. Louis downstream. It flows 164 miles (264 km) southwestward into the Mississippi River at Prescott, Wis., about 20 miles (32 km) south of St. Paul, Minn. For 130 miles (210 km) Armstrong, Benjamin G., and Thomas P. Wentworth. When you purchase our Nautical Charts App, you get all the great marine chart app features like fishing spots, along with PASSAMAQUODDY BAY AND ST. CROIX RIVER marine chart. The lower 125 miles (201 km) of the river form the border between Wisconsin and Minnesota. The map above provides an overview of the Riverway and shows where landings, picnic areas, and some campsites are located. The easiest path for an open canoe is along the right side of the rapids. At the time of European arrival in the region, the river valley and the surrounding area was occupied by the semi-nomadic Ojibwe, Dakota and nine other American Indian tribes. Just below Stillwater, Minnesota the river widens into Lake St. Croix, and eventually joins the Mississippi River at Prescott, Wisconsin, approximately 20 miles (32 km) southeast of St. Paul, Minnesota. Lakefront Park bathhouse in Hudson affected. The St. Croix basin is a special area of the state. Below the William O'Brien State Park the St. Croix flows through a heavily wooded, steep-sided valley with occasional sandstone and limestone bluffs. The St. Croix flows in the U.S. states of Wisconsin and Minnesota.The lower 125 miles (201 km) of the river forms the border between Wisconsin and Minnesota. The river is a National Scenic Riverway under the protection of the National Park Service. This chart will help you identify your catch. DRAINAGE AREA.--6,240 square miles. National Park Service maps Pine, Chisago, and Washington Counties, east central Minnesota Contact National Park Service St. Croix River Visitor Center: (715) 483-2274. Namekagon Ι Upper St. Croix Ι Lower St. Croix; Detailed river maps show campsites, rapids, landings, and other facilities. Upper Saint Croix Lake is a 828 acre lake located in Douglas County. It is also just beautiful to look at. The St. Croix is a popular recreational river. Namekagon Ι Upper St. Croix Ι Lower St. Croix; Detailed river maps show campsites, rapids, landings, and other facilities. [7][8] The name "Rivière de Sainte-Croix" was applied to the river sometime in 1688 or 1689,[6]:28 and this more auspicious name supplanted Father Hennepin's earlier designation. About 500 million years ago, a shallow sea covered the area, laying down layers of sand and minerals that make up much of the sandstone bluffs now seen along the river. The St. Croix River was one of the original eight rivers to have significant portions placed under protection by the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968. Talk to a ranger! October 25, 1972: The segment from the dam near Taylors Falls, Minnesota, downstream 27 miles. Step 1: Choose a River Stretch. Posted 07/15/2013. The Namekagon River and St. Croix River from Gordon Dam to Nevers Dam, Nevers Dam to Highway 8, Highway 8 to Soo Line High Bridge and Soo Line High Bridge to Stillwater. 90: HWY 95 between Afton and Bayport begins to flood. The St. Paul District is authorized to maintain a 9-foot navigation channel on the St. Croix River from the mouth at the confluence with the Mississippi River near Prescott, Wisconsin, to river mile 24.5 near Stillwater, Minnesota. The St. Croix River (French: Holy Cross) is a tributary of the Mississippi River, approximately 169 miles (272 km) long,[2] in the U.S. states of Wisconsin and Minnesota. Lake Mallalieu dam gates overtopped. Features Boat Landings (4) The Indians lived mainly on wild rice, fish, and game. Louis.[13]. Lakefront Park bathhouse in Hudson affected. Together with the National Park Service and others, we create opportunities for people to experience and care for the Riverway. The St. Croix Crossing bridge was ultimately completed in August 2017. Good numbers of pike and catfish are overlooked. McMahon, Eileen M., and Theodore J. Karamanski. Posted 07/15/2013. The river is used for swimming, fishing, boating, kayaking, etc. The lower 27 miles (43 km) below the dam, including both sides of the river along the Minnesota-Wisconsin border, were protected as part of the Lower St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. Fish Species Identification Should it go in the livewell or back in the river… Rocks and gravel swirling in river eddies carved out the Dalles' potholes which are stone wells up to 60 feet deep. 91: Dike Road impacted. Go to the Fish Consumption Advisory Page to find out more. River level reports | Outfitters | Safety | Licenses & fees | Current conditions. The most plentiful game animal is the white-tailed deer. A few miles downstream the St. Croix meets the boundary between Minnesota and Wisconsin, which it demarcates for another 130 miles (209 km) until its confluence with the Mississippi River. Posted 07/15/2013. Charlie “Turk” Gierke, professional fishing The extensive forests of white pine that once covered the slopes disappeared during the valley's logging boom in the last half of the 19th century. IT COULD SAVE YOUR MOTOR’S LOWER UNIT! The Marine Navigation App provides advanced features of a Marine Chartplotter including adjusting water level offset and custom depth shading. Fish include Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Trout and Walleye. Saint Croix River, tributary of the Mississippi River, rising in Douglas county, Wis., U.S., in the northwestern part of the state. Fish Species Identification Should it go in the livewell or back in the river? Today the Dalles area is preserved in the Interstate Parks of Minnesota and Wisconsin. PERIOD OF RECORD.--January 1902 to present. The lower St. Croix River is a placid river of quiet tree-shaded backwaters. The Namekagon River from Lake Namekagon downstream to its confluence with the St. Croix River. USGS 05341550 ST. CROIX RIVER AT STILLWATER, MN. Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission. sippi, St. Croix and Minnesota rivers. A day on the river is a perfect way to spend a sunny summer day in the Midwest. On this stretch of river you can experience an awesome day or overnight trip from the metro area. Visitors have access to the lake from public boat landings, public beaches. [9][10] Downstream of its confluence with the Namekagon, the Ojibwa renamed the river as Gichi-ziibi (Big River)[10][11] or Okijii-ziibi (Pipestem River)[12]. The free-flowing nature of the river is interrupted only by a hydroelectric dam operated by the Northern States Power Company at St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Available data for this site Click to hide station-specific text Effective Nov. 2, 2018, river velocity, water temperature, and discharge data will not be available due to bridge renovations. The river is a National Scenic Riverway under the protection of the National Park Service. 90: HWY 95 between Afton and Bayport begins to flood. Chart 8 - St Croix River Miles 11-6. The St. Croix's depth here averages 70 feet, but holes are as deep as 100 feet. Chart 9 - St Croix River Miles 5-1. Upland game birds include ruffed grouse and woodcock. The River begins in Upper St. Croix and Namekagon Lake and drains through diverse ecological landscapes. The river has been home to people for thousands of years. p. 174. At the time of the European settlement of the valley, Dakota and Ojibwe were engaged in a long and deadly war with each other. The lumber industry continued to grow throughout the latter half of the 19th century, with progressively larger spring drives and consequent dangers to navigation on the river above Stillwater. According to the 1997 Fish Consumption Advisory, women of childbearing age and children may eat only black crappie and bluegill sunfish. A hydroelectric plant at St. Croix Falls supplies power to the Minneapolis–St. St. Croix River Visitor Center: (715) 483-2274 Classification/Mileage: Posted 07/15/2013. Visit the Website At that time, the Mid-Continent Rift rendered the middle of North America apart, creating a volcanic zone. However, waterfowl which may be found in the area are mallard, wood duck, ring-necked duck and blue-winged teal. The St. Croix River (French: Holy Cross) is a tributary of the Mississippi River, approximately 169 miles (272 km) long, in the U.S. states of Wisconsin and Minnesota. It has a maximum depth of 22 feet. It flows 164 miles (264 km) southwestward into the Mississippi River at Prescott, Wis., about 20 miles (32 km) south of St. Paul, Minn. For 130 miles (210 km) In addition to catfish, the St. Croix harbors walleye, northern pike, largemouth and smallmouth bass, muskie and sauger. But do you ever consider what is lurking below the water’s surface?The river is a thriving fishery with an immense variety of catchable fish species. U.S. Geological Survey. [13] After the end of the French and Indian War in 1763, British traders entered the area and grew in numbers and influence with the help of the powerful North West Company.[6]:32–35. South of the railroad bridge is the St. Croix Boomsite Park, several long narrow islands where millions of logs were sorted and floated downriver to mills during the state's logging heyday in the last half of the 19th century. However, by 1843, Joseph Nicollet's Hydrographical Basin of the Upper Mississippi River reinforced the name provided by Franquelin's 1688 map. Estimated top of the flood protection dike at St Croix Beach. A light south wind and overcast skies made for a nice afternoon on the water. The vast white pine forests in the upper valley provided the forest products that built the towns along with Lake St. Croix, Minneapolis , and St. Paul; the St. Croix along with the forest reserves in the river valleys of the nearby Red Cedar, Chippewa, and Rum provided supplies for the building of Winona, Minnesota, Davenport, Iowa, Rock Island, Illinois, and St. River descriptions and distance charts help narrow the choices. County Road T bridge in Douglas County, Wisconsin. Consequently, the portion of the river below the confluence with Trade River is called Jiibayaatig-ziibi (Grave-marker River) in the Ojibwe language,[10] reinforcing the earlier "Rivière Tombeaux" name in their language. Common uses include boating, fishing, camping and canoeing. It is a total of 169 miles long; the lower 125 miles forms the border between Minnesota and Wisconsin. Anyone know where I might find some depth charts for the Croix here on the world wide web? Here, water draining from glacial Lake Duluth drilled a deep narrow path through hard igneous rock to join the previously formed lower river. My best fishing was from the rail road bridge south to the end of the first boat dock in 26-29 fow. This area includes the Dalles of the St. Croix River, a scenic gorge located near Interstate Park, south of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Rentals include pontoon boats, jetskis, fishing boats, and a houseboat. Standing waves about 3 feet high at normal water levels and up to 5 feet at high water can swamp an open canoe. PROVISIONAL DATA SUBJECT TO REVISION. Fishing Report - Lower St. Croix River fishing reports from a local professional fishing guide.. The river is a National Scenic Riverway under the protection of the National Park Service. National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, May Township, Washington County, Minnesota, https://waterdata.usgs.gov/mn/nwis/annual/?format=sites_selection_links&search_site_no=05344490&agency_cd=USGS&referred_module=sw, "Obama gives his approval to bridge across St. Croix River", "Thousands celebrate as new St. Croix River bridge opens, Lift Bridge closes", "Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway: Boating Checklist", Saint Croix National Scenic River (National Park Service), Detailed River Maps (National Park Service), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=St._Croix_River_(Wisconsin–Minnesota)&oldid=992514250, Wild and Scenic Rivers of the United States, Articles with unsourced statements from January 2016, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Other people should eat only one meal a month of other fish species. Paul metropolitan area. Posted 07/15/2013. Springs and small streams entering the river create miniature deltas and valleys. Saint Croix: Coordinates: Coordinates: Surface area: 289 acres (117 ha) Average depth: 5 ft (1.5 m) Max. For the next eighty years, the area was primarily under French influence, and the fur trade grew throughout the first half of the 18th century, with beaver pelts as the prize trade good. That basalt is what today creates the dramatic cliffs around the Interstate State Parks. It's a great tool to help you plan your next visit! Chart 11 - Upper Mississippi River Miles 860-855. Rangers recommend river stretches for different paddling skills. St. Croix River Visitor Center: (715) 483-2274 About rapids classes. Rangers recommend river stretches for different paddling skills. Dozens of islands, winding side channels and shaded backwaters offer opportunities for quiet exploration. The lower 125 miles (201 km) of the river form the border between Wisconsin and Minnesota. Take a few minutes to read through the safety information section in the next few pages. The principal entrance is around the northern end of Campobello Island through Head Harbour P assage. Talk to a ranger! There are no major rapids. Saint Croix River is displayed on the Hastings USGS quad topo map. In 1856 construction began on a booming site two miles north of Stillwater, which was used to store and sort the lumber floating downstream and remained in operation for over fifty years. Visitors have access to the lake from public boat landings. Today the Dalles area is preserved in the Interstate Parks of Minnesota and Wisconsin. The BOATING ON THE BIG RIVER sec-tion on page 6 is especially important to boaters on the Mississippi River. The 3,000-square-foot renovation added 10 cells to the jail across two stories. Founded in 1911 as an all-volunteer citizens group, it has evolved into a staffed, mature nonprofit organization and official "friends group" of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. The state zone, from Stillwater to the mouth of the river, has no designated campsites outside of county and state parks. The Marine Navigation App provides advanced features of a Marine Chartplotter including adjusting water level offset and custom depth shading. Public lands along the St. Croix River include: The St. Croix River is mentioned in the band Rocket Club's song "North Country" as a symbol for the singer's desire to "head up North. The St. Croix's depth here averages 70 feet, but holes are as deep as 100 feet. Schmidt (1987) distinguished between areas where bedrock is less than 5 ft below the land surface from areas where bedrock is between 5 and 50 ft below the land surface. Its abundant streams, … USGS 05340500 ST. CROIX RIVER AT ST. CROIX FALLS, WI ... R.18 W., Polk County, Hydrologic Unit 07030005, St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, on left bank, 1,500 ft downstream from powerplant of Northern States Power Co., in St. Croix Falls, and at mile 52.2. Other major tributaries include the Kettle River, Snake River, and Sunrise River joining from the west, and the Apple River, Willow River, and Kinnickinnic River joining from the east. Other wildlife along the St. Croix include beaver, raccoon, otter, mink, muskrat and fox. The approaches to St. Croix River include Quoddy Narrows, Lubec Channel, Friar Roads, Head Harbour Passage, Western Passage, and Passamaquoddy Bay. Followers 506 Catches 171 Spots 48 Saint Croix River, tributary of the Mississippi River, rising in Douglas county, Wis., U.S., in the northwestern part of the state. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data. Anyone who is interested in visiting Saint Croix River can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. [5], Father Louis Hennepin wrote in 1683, from information probably provided by Daniel Greysolon, Sieur du Lhut: "There is another River which falls ... into the Meschasipi ... We named it The River of the Grave, or Mausoleum because the Savages buried there one of their Men ... who was bitten by a Rattlesnake." The St. Croix River (French: Holy Cross) is a tributary of the Mississippi River.It is about 169 miles (272 km) long. The St. Croix River Association (SCRA) is the official non-profit partner of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. [13] The lumber industry continued until the last major log drive in 1912 marked the end of the rich white pine forests of the area. However, there are few obstacles such as rocks to make the rapids dangerous. This page was last edited on 5 December 2020, at 17:42. It is not intended for river navigation. 89: The city park in Bayport begins flooding. 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