Cumberland River - Wikipedia
WEBThe river flows generally west from a source in the Appalachian Mountains to its confluence with the Ohio River near Paducah, Kentucky, and the mouth of the Tennessee River. Major tributaries include the Obey, Caney Fork, Stones, and Red Rivers.
Cumberland River | Kentucky, Tennessee, Map, & History
WEBSep 16, 2024 · Cumberland River, river formed on the Cumberland Plateau by the confluence of Poor and Clover forks in Harlan county, southern Kentucky, U.S. Looping through northern Tennessee, it joins the Ohio River after a course of 687 miles (1,106 km) at Smithland, Kentucky, 12 miles (19 km) upstream from the.
Cumberland River - WorldAtlas
WEBSep 10, 2021 · The Cumberland River flows for approximately 1,107 kilometers from the confluence of the Clover, Martins, and Poor Forks in Harlan County, Kentucky, to its mouth at the Ohio River in Smithland. It rises at an elevation of 353 meters above sea level and falls by about 262 meters on its journey to Smithland, located at an elevation of 92 meters.
Where Does the Cumberland River Start and End? An Exploration …
WEBThe Cumberland River, a storied waterway coursing through the heart of Tennessee and Kentucky, is not merely a geographic feature but a thread weaving together the region’s rich history, diverse ecosystems, and future prospects.
Cumberland River - Tennessee Encyclopedia
WEBOct 8, 2017 · From its headwaters in Lechter County, Kentucky, to its mouth at Smithland on the Ohio River, the Cumberland River travels almost 700 miles and drains a watershed of 18,000 square miles. Over 300 miles of the river flow through Tennessee, which contains 11,000 square miles of the watershed.
Cumberland River Map - Stream - Livingston, Kentucky, USA - Mapcarta
WEBThe Cumberland River is a major waterway of the Southern United States. The 688-mile-long river drains almost 18,000 square miles of southern Kentucky and north-central Tennessee. Map. Directions.
Cumberland River - Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife
WEBAbout 3.5 miles into the float, Summer Shoals lies just downstream of the mouth of Jellico Creek that enters Cumberland River on the left (looking downstream). These shoals mark the beginning of the 16.1 mile section of the Cumberland River designated as …
Cumberland River - Natural Atlas
WEBThe river flows generally west from a source in the Appalachian Mountains to its confluence with the Ohio River near Paducah, Kentucky, and the mouth of the Tennessee River. Major tributaries include the Obey, Caney Fork, Stones, and Red rivers.
Cumberland River - Students | Britannica Kids | Homework Help
WEBAfter flowing westward in Kentucky, the Cumberland loops southward through northern Tennessee before turning northward back into Kentucky to join the Ohio River (which forms the border between southern Illinois and northwestern Kentucky) at Smithland—12 miles (19 kilometers) upstream from the mouth of the Tennessee River.
Cumberland River - Cumberland River Basin
WEBThe Cumberland River is a 668-mile-long body of water that runs through southern Kentucky and north-central Tennessee, draining 18,000 square miles of land that is home to an abundance of life, biodiversity, and history.
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