Wabash River Map


Following are some helpful river maps. There is a difference between river maps and river charts. Maps show a large area without specific details about a river. Maps are good for reference but charts provide much more information that is needed when traveling rivers. For river chart information go to the RIVER CHARTS page.

This Wabash River map shows some of the major tributaries and river towns. The Wabash River begins near Fort Recovery Ohio and ends at the confluence of the Ohio River. This confluence is the border of Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky. For detailed Wabash River maps, go to River Guidebooks.

White River Map



These river maps shows both east and west forks of the river, along with towns along the river. The White River is the longest Indiana river entirely within it's borders. The White River ends at Mt. Carmel Illinois where is flows into the Wabash River. For detailed White River maps, go to River Guidebooks.

Ohio River Map



This Ohio River map begins in Pittsburgh, PA and ends at Cairo IL. The Ohio River is 981 Miles long and has 20 locks and dams. There are many large tributaries that give the Ohio River its size. The largest northern tributary is the Wabash River. Note that on this map, north is set to make this illustration fit better on this page. For detailed Ohio River maps, go to River Guidebooks.

Indiana Rivers and Streams



Some Indiana Rivers and streams are shown. If all waterways were shown, there would be a mass of blue lines defining the shape of Indiana. The watersheds in Indiana flow into the Ohio River basin and the Great lakes basin.

Wabash River Basin



This map shows how the Wabash River basin flows into the Ohio River

Ohio River Basin



The light shaded area indicates the Ohio River basin. All rivers and streams within this area flow to the Ohio River, which is part of the Mississippi River Basin

Mississippi River Basin



The vast Mississippi River basin takes the rivers within the areas shown to the Gulf of Mexico. Every waterway, including the smallest creeks within the basin or watershed are connected and seeking the ocean.

The Great Loop



The dark lines show the various routes of America's Great Loop. It clearly shows how the waterways connect to allow people to make a trip around the eastern part of the country. One could begin a trip from any point along the loop and end up back where the trip began without traveling on the same waters.