Big Sheen Rapids is a stretch of rapids in Langlade County, Wisconsin, in the Northern Lakes and Forests region. It lies about 17.9 miles northeast of Antigo and roughly 65.9 miles northwest of Green Bay as the crow flies.
The Northern Lakes and Forests are a glaciated landscape of pine, spruce, aspen and northern hardwoods dotted with thousands of lakes and wetlands. Rivers step down over ancient bedrock ledges, with dark, tannin-stained water pouring over rock.
There are 18 recorded rapids in Langlade County. Little Sheen Rapids, is under a mile away. Little Slough Gundy Rapids, is under a mile away. Big Slough Gundy Rapids, is under a mile away.
Big Sheen Rapids is located at 45.2758° N, 88.8387° W. The listing is based on the USGS Geographic Names Information System, one of the sources compiled by the U.S. Geological Survey in its inventory of waterfalls and rapids of the conterminous United States. The position was verified on aerial imagery. Details on trails, parking and access have not been documented for this rapid yet.