Indiana · Unknown Co.

Elkhart River

· 64 mi · Class
Optimal: 275–825 CFS · USGS #04100500
548 avg
1,890CFS
5.40 ft gauge height
Above Optimal
Stable
Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 548 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #04100500
Designated Water Trail · State

The Elkhart River was named by the Indians for one of the river's islands which they thought resembled an elk's heart. The river rises from the lake country of northern Noble and southern Lagrange Counties. It begins as two branches which join and flow in a generally northwestern direction before entering the St. Joseph River at the City of Elkhart. <p></p>The river is fairly shallow and quite slow-moving as it flows through the scenic farm and woodland of northern Indiana. The upper reaches of the Elkhart River are bordered on either side by marshland which comprises the largest single unit o

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