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Michigan Lakes and Rivers Map
Michigan Rivers Shown on the Map:   Au Sable River, Black River, Cass River, Escanaba River, Ford River, Grand River, Huron River, Kalamazoo River, Manistee River, Maple River, Menominee River, Muskegon River, Ontonagon River, Raisin River, Shiawassee River, St. Joseph River and Tittabawassee River.

Michigan Lakes Shown on the Map:   Houghton Lake, Indian Lake, Lake Erie, Lake Gogebic, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, Manistique Lake and Mullet Lake.


 Michigan Stream and River Levels
Michigan river levels map
The United States Geological Survey has a number of stream gages located throughout Michigan. These estimate stream levels, discharges and record them over time. This data is published on the web and many stations allow users to plot custom graphs. Get updated Michigan river and stream levels from USGS here.


 Michigan Stream and River Level Alerts
Michigan water level alerts
The United States Geological Survey has a system that will send you an email message when flood levels are reached on any steam with USGS gaging equipment that you have selected. Sign up here to recieve Michigan stream and river level alerts.


 Michigan Water Publications
Michigan precipitation map
The United States Geological Survey has a number of publications related to water use and water resources in Michigan. View the water resource publications for Michigan here.


What is a Hydrograph?
Depletion of the High Plains Aquifer
Colorado River Water Supply Threatened
Water in the News
Geology of Bottled Water
Stream Gaging Stations
Water Resources and Natural Gas Production
Articles About Water


 Michigan Drought Map
Michigan drought map
The United States Geological Survey publishes updated drought maps on their website. There you can view a map that shows where below normal 7-day average stream flow conditions were recently recorded. The maps are updated daily. Get a current Michigan drought map here.




 Michigan Precipitation Map
Michigan precipitation map
The National Atlas Project has precipitation maps for Michigan and other states that you can view online or print for personal use. These maps show the average annual precipitation levels mapped across the state. View and print an Michigan precipitation map here. Precipitation maps prepared by the PRISM Climate Group at Oregon State University and the United States Geological Survey.


 Michigan Elevation Map
Michigan elevation map
The topography of an area determines the direction of stream flow and often is a primary influence on the geographic distribution of precipitation. View a detailed Michigan elevation map.


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