West Swan River

The West Swan River is a 42.2-mile-long (67.9 km)^[1] tributary of the East Swan River of Minnesota, flowing to the Saint Louis River and eventually Lake Superior.^[2] The West Swan River flows into and out of Snowshoe Lake and Kelly Lake west of Hibbing. Presently there are problems with flowage, due to obstructions in the river. The mines that have polluted the river have left it facing severe problems.

West Swan River
Mouth of the West Swan River
Location
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	St. Louis County
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Keewatin
• coordinates	47.4135444°N 93.0076909°W / 47.4135444; -93.0076909
Mouth
• location	Little Swan
• coordinates	47°15′04″N 92°49′06″W
Length	42.2-mile-long (67.9 km)
Basin features
River system	Saint Louis River

See also

• List of rivers of Minnesota