Ontonagon, the Brown Behemoth

The Ontonagon River controls much of Ontonagon County (east of the Porkies, that is). With branches reaching south of Bergland and Paulding and east to Sidnaw the watershed looks more like a set of gnarled roots than a river. The waters run milky brown year-round, soaking up the land's clay, tumbling over sandstone waterfalls, and pouring out to color Lake Superior's deep blue.

Muddy Ontonagon River
Closer look at Agate Falls

Agate Falls

on Middle Branch Ontonagon River
Ajibikoka Falls

Ajibikoka Falls

on Sucker Creek

Bond Falls

on Middle Branch Ontonagon River
Upper half of the falls

Cascade Falls

on Cascade Creek
Upper sliding drop

Duppy Falls

on Jumbo River
Trickling Gleason Falls

Gleason Falls

on Gleason Creek
Trickling water over the upper falls

Hidden Falls

on Weidman Outlet Creek
Judson Falls across the pool

Judson Falls

on Slate River
Dark waters over the falls

Jumbo Falls

on Jumbo River
Sandstone of Creamy Peanut Butter Slide

Konteko Falls

on Baltimore River
Small drops into the calm water

Little Falls

on Interior Creek
Reservoir of Lower Dam

Lower Dam Falls

on East Branch Ontonagon River

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