Gaylord in Otsego County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Five Rivers Fountain

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023

1. Five Rivers Fountain Marker

Inscription. The headwaters of five major rivers - Au Sable, Black, Manistee, Pigeon, and Sturgeon - flow out of Otsego County in every direction, winding through northern Michigan to eventually reach the Great Lakes. The abundant forests, wetlands, and open space in Otsego County protects these rivers from excess sediment, and low hanging cedars help keep the waters cool, allowing native trout populations to sustain themselves naturally. Stretches of all five rivers have been named Blue Ribbon Trout Streams by the State of Michigan. The same qualities that make these rivers ideal trout habitat also allow a wide variety of plant and animal species to flourish along the river corridor. Recreational opportunities for residents and visitors abound, including fishing, kayaking, and bird watching.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 45° 1.636′ N, 84° 40.59′ W. Marker is in Gaylord, Michigan, in Otsego County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street (Michigan Route 32) and South Otsego Avenue (Business Interstate 75),

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on the right when traveling east on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 225 West Main Street, Gaylord MI 49735, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Michigan Lower Peninsula.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Otsego County (a few steps from this marker); Elk, Oil and the Environment (a few steps from this marker); Gaylord, Michigan (within shouting distance of this marker); Gaylord Iraqi/Enduring Freedom Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Sugar Bowl (within shouting distance of this marker); Otsego County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Purple Heart Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Kramer's Busy Big Store (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023

2. Five Rivers Fountain Marker

of all markers in Gaylord.

Five Rivers Fountain image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023

3. Five Rivers Fountain

Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 317 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 28, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.