The Big Fork River (French: Rivière Grande Fourche; Ojibwe: Baas-achaabaani-ziibi) is a stream in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Starting in the Chippewa National Forest at Dora Lake, it flows for 168 mi (270 km) into the Rainy River.[1][2][3][4]
Big Fork River
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![]() ![]() Mouth of the Big Fork River | |
Native name | Baas-achaabaani-ziibi (Ojibwe) |
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Country | United States |
State | Minnesota |
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• coordinates | 48.5166163°N 93.7168319°W / 48.5166163; -93.7168319 |
Mouth | Rainy River |
• coordinates | 48.5166163°N 93.7168319°W / 48.5166163; -93.7168319 |
Length | 168 mi (270 km) |
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River system | Rainy River |
Big Fork River is the fifth longest river totally within the state of Minnesota.
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