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the outlet of Muskego Lake into Root river, which, it is said can be done at a small expense; thus robbing the Gulf of Mexico of a portion of its legitimate supply for the purpose of increasing the waters of the Great Lakes. It is probable that the citizens of the Great Mississippi valley would object to this measure, and especially that portion of them who reside on and near the Muskego outlet below the proposed point of diversion. No levels have been taken however, to ascertain whether this can be done. It has also been proposed to connect the Lake with the Pishtaka by way of this outlet, by means of a canal.

Among the smaller streams in Racine county are Pike creek, South Branch (of Root River) and Skunk creek.

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