Pond River facts for kids
The Pond River is a river in western Kentucky, United States. It is about 90.8 miles (146.1 kilometers) long. The Pond River flows into the Green River. From there, its water travels through the Ohio River and then into the mighty Mississippi River. This means it's part of the huge watershed of the Mississippi River.
Journey of the Pond River
The Pond River starts in the middle of Todd County. It flows mostly towards the north and northwest.
Counties It Touches
As it travels, the Pond River forms parts of the borders between several counties:
Finally, it meets the Green River from the south. This meeting point is about 5 miles (8 kilometers) west-southwest of a town called Calhoun.
The West Fork
The Pond River has a major branch called the West Fork Pond River. This branch is about 29.6 miles (47.6 kilometers) long. It joins the main Pond River where Christian, Hopkins, and Muhlenberg counties meet. Before this meeting point, the main Pond River is sometimes called the East Fork Pond River.
