Geography of Milwaukee Geography of Milwaukee Milwaukee lies along the shores and bluffs of Lake Michigan at the confluence of three rivers: the Menomonee, the Kinnickinnic and the Milwaukee. Smaller rivers, such as the Root River and Lincoln Creek also run throughout the city. Because Lake Michigan is too large to see across, Milwaukee's waterfront resembles an ocean rather than an inland lake. Milwaukee's terrain is relatively flat, except for steep bluffs along the lakeshore that begin about one half mile north and four miles (6 km) south of the downtown. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total
Milwaukee elementary schools. Of persons in Milwaukee aged 25 and above, 86.9% have a high school diploma, and 29.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. (2012) Milwaukee area universities and colleges: Milwaukee's daily newspaper is the "Milwaukee Journal Sentinel" which was formed when the morning paper the "Milwaukee Sentinel" merged with the afternoon paper "Milwaukee Journal". The city has two free distribution alternative publications, "Shepherd Express" and "Wisconsin Gazette". Other local newspapers, city guides and magazines with large distributions include "M Magazine", "Milwaukee Magazine", "The Bay View Compass", and "Riverwest Currents". OnMilwaukee.com is an online magazine providing news and events. The