Kansas River facts for kids
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The Kansas River at De Soto, Kansas
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Map of the Kansas River drainage basin
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| Other name(s) | Kaw River, Padouca River, Riviere de Commanches o Padocas |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
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| River mouth | Missouri River Kansas City, Kansas 718 ft (219 m) 39°06′55″N 94°36′38″W / 39.11528°N 94.61056°W |
| Length | 148 mi (238 km) |
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| Basin size | 60,114 sq mi (155,690 km2) |
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The Kansas River, also known as the Kaw, is an important river in the northeastern part of Kansas in the United States. It is a major waterway that flows through the state.
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About the Kansas River
The Kansas River is about 148 miles (238 km) long. It starts near Junction City, Kansas where two other rivers, the Smoky Hill River and the Republican River, join together. From there, the Kansas River flows eastward. It eventually empties into the Missouri River in Kansas City, Kansas.
Where the River Flows
The Kansas River flows through several counties in Kansas. These counties are:
The river forms part of the border between some of these counties.
River Basin and Tributaries
The area drained by the Kansas River is called its basin. This basin covers a huge area of about 60,114 square miles (155,700 km²). Many smaller rivers and streams flow into the Kansas River. These are called tributaries.
Some of the main rivers that feed into the Kansas River from the left side (north) include:
Rivers that join the Kansas River from the right side (south) include:
Images for kids
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The Kansas River meets the Missouri River in Kansas City, Kansas. Kansas City, Missouri is in the background.
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An aerial view of the Kansas River at Lawrence, Kansas. You can see Lake View Lake, which is an oxbow lake, and the I-70 highway crossing.
See also
In Spanish: Río Kansas para niños
