Kalama River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kalama River |
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Near the mouth at Kalama
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Location of the mouth of Kalama River in Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Cowlitz |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Kalama Spring Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument 2,890 ft (880 m) 46°08′44″N 122°15′05″W / 46.14556°N 122.25139°W |
| River mouth | Columbia River near Kalama 10 ft (3.0 m) 46°02′01″N 122°52′13″W / 46.03361°N 122.87028°W |
| Length | 45 mi (72 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 205 sq mi (530 km2) |
The Kalama River is a cool river in the state of Washington, in the United States. It is about 45-mile (72 km) long. This river flows into the mighty Columbia River. The Kalama River stays completely within Cowlitz County, Washington.
Long ago, in 1811, a person named Gabriel Franchere wrote about an Indian village. This village was located right at the mouth of the Kalama River. It was called Thlakalamah back then.
Where the Kalama River Flows
The Kalama River starts high up in the Cascade Range. This mountain range is just south of Mount St. Helens. The river generally flows west. It eventually joins the Columbia River. This meeting point is near the town of Kalama. The spot where it joins is about 73 miles (117 km) upstream from where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean.
