The Leland River is a short river in the U.S. state of Michigan. Located in the unincorporated community of Leland, the river is longU.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data. The National Map , accessed November 21, 2011 and connects Lake Leelanau with Lake Michigan, winding past historic Fishtown,Leelanau.com, Fishtown a dam and two restaurants. WZZM-TV, Grand Rapids The dam was built in 1854 and it raised the water level in the river and in Lake Leelanau as much as . As the dam prevents boat traffic, launches are provided on both sides.cadillac.net
The river was formerly known as Carp River, a term that is still often used today.
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