Minnesota · Unknown Co.
Lake Superior
· 177 mi · Class
Optimal: 1600–4750 CFS · USGS #05316580
3,260CFS
14.23 ft gauge height
Optimal↑Rising slowly (+40 cfs/hr)(+40 in 3h)
Avg flow: 3,156 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #05316580
Designated Water Trail · State
Lake Superior has the largest surface area of any freshwater lake on our planet, containing 10% of all the fresh water on earth. The lake's 32,000 square mile surface area stretches across the border between Canada and the U.S. Two countries, three states, one province, and many First Nations surround Superior's magnificent shoreline.
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