The Salt River in Macomb
County empties into Anchor Bay of Lake Saint Clair in Chesterfield Township. Headwaters rise
just west of Richmond, 17.9
miles (28.8 km) of stream distance to the north. The river's greatest
depth is 6 feet (2 m), although it is quite shallow for most of its
length. The part of the river by Lake Saint Clair is lined with marinas. Further inland, it soon turns into a large
marsh and forested area. Further north, the river runs through light
residential areas and farmlands. Most of the river's watershed is rural, with
suburban lands near the lake. The river is slow-flowing and quite swampy in
most parts.