Ohio River - Wikipedia
WEBThe Ohio River is a 981-mile-long (1,579 km) river in the United States. It is located at the boundary of the Midwestern and Southern United States, flowing in a southwesterly direction from western Pennsylvania to its mouth on …
Ohio River | Geography, History & Importance | Britannica
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Ohio River, major river artery of the east-central United States. Formed by the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers at Pittsburgh, it flows northwest out of Pennsylvania, then in a general southwesterly direction to join the Mississippi River at Cairo, Illinois (see photograph),
Ohio River - WorldAtlas
WEBJul 19, 2021 · The Ohio River is naturally a shallow river that has been artificially deepened by constructing a series of dams. The river has a width of less than 0.8km between the cities of Pittsburgh and Wheeling and a width of 1.6km from the …
Where Does the Ohio River Start and End: Facts about the Ohio River
WEBThe Ohio River is at the boundary of the Midwestern and Southern United States, flowing southwesterly 981 miles (1582 km) long, starting at the confluence of the Allegheny & the Monongahela Rivers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and ending in Cairo, Illinois, where it flows into the Mississippi River.
Ohio River Map – Where Ohio river valley is located? - World …
WEBJul 29, 2023 · The Ohio River, a vital watercourse in the United States, can be located on a map within the central-eastern region of the country. As a major tributary of the Mississippi River, it traverses six states, making it easily identifiable on most U.S. maps.
Ohio River: On the Map of the United States - Rivers Insight
WEBSep 2, 2024 · This article will look at the Ohio River’s origin, the area it drains, its path with a map of the United States, and its main features, giving a clear and concise overview of this important river. Table of Contents
The Ohio River - U.S. National Park Service
WEBDec 30, 2019 · With the 1,200-mile extension of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail in May 2019, a fourth major North American river became an official part of the Trail – the Ohio River, joining the Mississippi, Missouri, and Columbia Rivers.
Quick Facts | The Ohio River | Ohio River ... - Ohio River Foundation
WEBThe Ohio River is the source of drinking water for more than five million people. More than 25 million people, almost 10% of the US population, live in the Ohio River Basin. There are 20 dams on the Ohio River, managed by the Army Corps of Engineers.
Ohio River: A Historical & Ecological Marvel - Ocean Info
WEBDubbed “The Great River” by Indigenous North American tribes, the Ohio River weaves a tapestry of rich history and biodiversity, serving as a vital lifeline and an abundant resource for diverse ecosystems.
Ohio River - Natural Atlas
WEBThe Ohio River, which streams westward from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Cairo, Illinois, is the largest tributary, by volume, of the Mississippi River in the United States.