Historically the Manitowish River was an important part of an extensive network of canoe routes linked by short land portages, used by the Ojibwe and fur traders.

[1] In modern times the river and the lakes it connects are popular recreational waterways.

[3] U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Manitowish River

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