Arkansas River Map (PDF) | Major Rivers & Lakes in Arkansas

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Arkansas River Map showing major rivers in Arkansas, River start and end point, county boundaries.

River Map of Arkansas State

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Rivers and Waterways in Arkansas

Arkansas is known for its abundant waterways, with rivers flowing through mountains, forests, and fertile lowlands. Most of the state鈥檚 rivers drain eastward into the Mississippi River, while northern streams connect through the White and Arkansas river systems. The Ozark and Ouachita regions feature clear, fast-moving rivers, while the eastern lowlands are defined by slower, wider channels. Arkansas also has many lakes and reservoirs that support recreation, flood control, and water supply across the state.

Major Rivers in Arkansas

River	Length (Approx.)	Region	Flows Into
Arkansas River	1,469 mi	Central	Mississippi River
White River	722 mi	North	Mississippi River
Red River	1,360 mi	South	Mississippi River
Ouachita River	605 mi	West	Red River
St. Francis River	426 mi	East	Mississippi River
Black River	300 mi	Northeast	White River
Little River	217 mi	Southwest	Red River
Cache River	105 mi	East	White River
Saline River	202 mi	Central	Ouachita River
Spring River	57 mi	North	Black River
Eleven Point River	138 mi	North	Black River
Buffalo River	153 mi	North	White River
Petit Jean River	112 mi	Central	Arkansas River
Fourche La Fave River	110 mi	Central	Arkansas River
Bayou Bartholomew	364 mi	South	Ouachita River
Strawberry River	115 mi	North	Black River
Little Red River	90 mi	Central	White River
Mulberry River	70 mi	Northwest	Arkansas River

Major Lakes in Arkansas

Lake	Type	Region
Lake Ouachita	Reservoir	West
Bull Shoals Lake	Reservoir	North
Lake Norfork	Reservoir	North
Greers Ferry Lake	Reservoir	Central
DeGray Lake	Reservoir	Central
Lake Dardanelle	Reservoir	Central
Millwood Lake	Reservoir	Southwest
Lake Conway	Reservoir	Central
Blue Mountain Lake	Reservoir	West
White Oak Lake	Natural lake	South

Major River Basins in Arkansas

Arkansas is dominated by river basins that ultimately feed into the Mississippi River, making it a key part of the nation鈥檚 central drainage system. These basins support agriculture, wildlife habitats, and transportation, especially in the eastern delta region.

Mississippi River Basin
Arkansas River Basin
White River Basin
Red River Basin
Ouachita River Basin
St. Francis River Basin
Black River Basin
Little River Basin
Cache River Basin

Arkansas Rivers Facts

State	Arkansas
Total Rivers & Streams	87,000+ miles of streams
Major Rivers	Arkansas, White, Red, Ouachita
Total Waterway Length	90,000+ miles
Main Drainage	Mississippi River System
Longest River	Arkansas River
Shortest River	Spring River
Major River Basins	9 Primary Basins
Primary Outlet	Mississippi River
Key Uses	Agriculture, transportation, recreation, water supply
Longest River Within State	White River
Number of River Basins	10+ Basins
Major Reservoirs	Lake Ouachita, Bull Shoals Lake, Greers Ferry Lake
Primary Water Source	Surface water and river systems

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