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

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

River Map of Indiana State

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Rivers and Waterways in Indiana

Indiana鈥檚 river systems flow across a landscape of plains, forests, and farmland, with most waterways draining toward the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River. Northern Indiana includes rivers connected to the Great Lakes and Lake Michigan, while central and southern regions are dominated by tributaries of the Wabash and White rivers. The state features a mix of steady rivers and smaller streams, along with reservoirs that support water supply, flood control, and recreation across its regions.

Major Rivers in Indiana

River	Length (Approx.)	Region	Flows Into
Wabash River	503 mi	West	Ohio River
White River	362 mi	Central	Wabash River
Ohio River	981 mi	South	Mississippi River
Tippecanoe River	182 mi	North	Wabash River
St. Joseph River (MI/IN)	210 mi	North	Lake Michigan
Kankakee River	133 mi	Northwest	Illinois River
Maumee River	137 mi	Northeast	Lake Erie
Patoka River	167 mi	South	Wabash River
Mississinewa River	112 mi	Central	Wabash River
Salamonie River	88 mi	Central	Wabash River
Blue River	57 mi	South	Ohio River
Muscatatuck River	53 mi	South	East Fork White River
Eel River	94 mi	North	Wabash River
Flat Rock River	86 mi	Central	East Fork White River
Wildcat Creek	84 mi	Central	Wabash River
Pigeon River	62 mi	North	St. Joseph River
Little Calumet River	109 mi	Northwest	Lake Michigan
Big Blue River	83 mi	Central	Driftwood River

Major Lakes in Indiana

Lake	Type	Region
Lake Michigan	Natural lake	Northwest
Monroe Lake	Reservoir	South
Patoka Lake	Reservoir	South
Brookville Lake	Reservoir	East
Mississinewa Lake	Reservoir	Central
Salamonie Lake	Reservoir	Central
Cecil M. Harden Lake	Reservoir	West
Lake Wawasee	Natural lake	North
Tippecanoe Lake	Natural lake	North
Maxinkuckee Lake	Natural lake	North

Major River Basins in Indiana

Indiana鈥檚 river basins are primarily part of the Mississippi River system, with most waters flowing through the Wabash and Ohio rivers. Northern areas also connect to the Great Lakes Basin, creating a mix of drainage systems across the state.

Wabash River Basin
White River Basin
Ohio River Basin
Kankakee River Basin
Maumee River Basin
Tippecanoe River Basin
Patoka River Basin
St. Joseph River Basin
Little Calumet River Basin

Indiana Rivers Facts

State	Indiana
Total Rivers & Streams	65,000+ miles of streams
Major Rivers	Wabash, White, Ohio, Tippecanoe
Total Waterway Length	70,000+ miles
Main Drainage	Mississippi River & Great Lakes Systems
Longest River	Wabash River
Shortest River	Blue River
Major River Basins	9 Primary Basins
Primary Outlet	Mississippi River & Great Lakes
Key Uses	Agriculture, water supply, recreation, flood control
Longest River Within State	White River
Number of River Basins	8鈥�10 Basins
Major Reservoirs	Monroe Lake, Patoka Lake, Brookville Lake
Primary Water Source	Surface water and reservoirs

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