Fall River (Kansas)
Fall River is a river in southeast Kansas that flows through Greenwood, Elk, and Wilson Counties.[2] The source of the river is in west Greenwood County approximately 4.5 miles northwest of Eureka. It is a tributary of the Verdigris River and its confluence with the Verdigris is approximately 2 miles south of Neodesha. It is also known as the South Verdigris River.[3]
| Fall River South Verdigris River | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| Region | Flint Hills |
| Cities | Eureka, Fall River, Neodesha |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Near Eureka, Flint Hills, Kansas, United States |
| • coordinates | 37°51′25″N 096°21′29″W[1] |
| • elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Mouth | Verdigris River |
• location | Near Neodesha, Kansas, United States |
• coordinates | 37°23′21″N 095°39′45″W[1] |
• elevation | 231 ft (70 m)[1] |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Verdigris River |
Fall River was dammed in southeastern Greenwood county forming Fall River Lake. Fall River State Park is located on this lake.[4]
See also
References
- "Fall River". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. 1978-10-13. Retrieved 2013-08-16.
- http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic/f?p=132:3:3150440770802039::NO:3:P3_FID,P3_TITLE:474646%2CFall%20River
- http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic/f?p=132:4:3150440770802039::NO:4:P4_FID,FNAME:474646%2CSouth%20Verdigris%20River
- http://kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/State-Parks/Locations/Fall-River
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