The Kentucky River is a tributary of the Ohio River in Kentucky, United States. The 260-mile (420 km) river and its tributaries drain much of eastern and central Kentucky, passing through the Eastern Coalfield, the Cumberland Mountains, and the Bluegrass region. [2]

Kentucky River, tributary of the Ohio River in north-central Kentucky, U.S., and navigable along its 259-mile (417-km) course by means of locks. It is formed by the confluence of North, Middle, and South forks near Beattyville in Lee county and empties into the Ohio at Carrollton.

2022年8月6日 · Kentucky has 2,982 miles of rivers that have transportation capabilities. The Kentucky River is one of the most important rivers of the state and runs a length of 259 miles. Most of the rivers of Kentucky, with the exception of the Cumberland River, flow in …

2023年8月28日 · The Kentucky River originates as three smaller branches that merge near Beattyville, Kentucky, at which point the river widens and deepens. The watershed of the Kentucky River is 7,000 square miles along the course of the river. Smaller rivers and streams also feed the Kentucky River, of which Elkhorn Creek is the largest.

The headwaters of the Kentucky River run off Pine Mountain in southeastern Kentucky and flow all the way to Carrollton in northern Kentucky. The river travels for 225 miles to its confluence with the Ohio River after the North and South Fork meet at Beattyville.

All rivers in Kentucky flow to the Mississippi River, nearly all by virtue of flowing to its major tributary, the Ohio River. Also listed are some important tributaries to the few Kentucky rivers that originate in, or flow through, other states.

A statewide map of Kentucky showing the major lakes, streams and rivers. Drought, precipitation, and stream gage information.

The Kentucky River is a river in the state of Kentucky. It is a tributary of, or flows into, the Ohio River and is 259 miles long. The city of Frankfort is located on the Kentucky River.

Kentucky River is lined by steep limestone cliffs known as the Palisades, which were formed over millions of years as the river eroded the surrounding rock. The Kentucky River at High Bridge near Shakertown, Kentucky, circa 1907. Courtesy of the Detroit Publishing Company Photograph Collection, Library of Congress.

The Kentucky River, a 256 mile-long tributary of the Ohio River, is the central artery for the state of Kentucky. The headwaters are the North Fork, Middle Fork and South Fork in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky that come together in Beattyville.