|
River
|
County
|
Reach
|
Length (miles)
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Year Listed/ Updated
|
Potential Classification
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ORVs
|
Description
|
Other States
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| Big Blue River |
Johnson, Shelby,
Rush |
Edinburgh
to Shelbyville (21 river miles); Shelbyville to Freeport Dam
(21 river miles); Freeport Dam to Carthage (13 river miles) |
55
|
1982
|
|
R, F, W |
A central
Indiana River located near the Indianapolis SMSA. Flows through
area predominantly in agriculture. Has good recreation potential
with heavy existing fishing and floating use. Recommended by
the state for study for State Natural Scenic and Recreation
Rivers System. The river banks and adjacent lands are ideal
for wildlife. Known habitat of Indiana bat. Popular hunting
area. |
|
| Big Pine Creek |
Warren |
From S.R.
55 crossing near mouth to Pine Village (20 miles) considered
with Mud Pine Creek to Benton-Warren County Line (10 miles) |
30
|
1982
|
|
S, R, G |
Winds through
an area of interesting glacial geology activity with deeply
cut channels in sandstone creating steep cliffs. Several species
of plants on state rare and endangered species list, relict
stands of white pine and hemlock and remnant prairie. Abundant
fish and wildlife populations. Good recreational values. Under
study by the state for possible inclusion in State Natural,
Scenic and Recreational River System. |
|
| Big Walnut
Creek |
Putnam, Hendricks |
From Rte.
43 (U.S. 231) above Green Castle in Putnam County to Rte. 236
Hendricks County |
26
|
1982
|
|
S, R, G |
Passes through
a glaciated landscape with scenery varying from dense forests
to open pastures. Passes through Big Walnut Canyon National
Natural Landmark. Relict stands of hemlock and some of the nations
largest hardwood are located nearby. Exceptional hunting, fishing
and other recreational activities. Recommended by the State
for inclusion in State Natural, Scenic and Recreation Rivers
System. |
|
| Blue Creek |
Crawford,
Harrison |
Confluence
with Ohio River to the Washington County line |
42
|
1982
|
|
S, R |
A highly scenic
stretch of river through the spectacular Indiana hill country
with good floating and fishing potential. Receives moderate
use. Flows through Wyandotte State Recreation Area and Harrison
Crawford State Forest. Watershed is mostly forested with some
bottomland farming. A designated component of State Natural,
Scenic and Recreation Rivers System. |
|
| Laughery Creek |
Dearborn,
Ohio, Ripley |
From confluence
with Ohio River to the source, just east of Morris in Ripley
County (entire river) |
79
|
1982
|
|
S, R |
Flows through
scenic southeastern Indiana hill country and Versailles State
Park. Offers good fishing and floating opportunity. The corridor
and watershed are generally wooded with some bottomland farming.
Recommended by the state for study for inclusion in State Natural,
Scenic and Recreational Rivers System. |
|
| Little Blue
River |
Crawford |
From confluence
with Ohio River to R.M. 27 at bridge crossing SW of village
of English |
27
|
1982
|
|
S, R |
High gradient,
spring fed stream flowing over sand, gravel and rubble. Many
aquatic habitats, great diversity of flora and fauna. Flows
through Hoosier National Forest. Recommended by the state for
inclusion in State Natural, Scenic and Recreation Rivers System. |
|
| Little Blue
River |
Crawford |
From intersection
of the flood pool (from Cannelton Navigation Dam on the Ohio
River) with the river bottom at mile 7.65 up the river from
its outlet on the Ohio to river channel terminus at the town
of English, Indiana |
28
|
1982/ 1993
|
S, R
|
S, R, G, O |
Meanders through
wooded, rolling hills occasionally adjacent to rock bluffs.
The river banks are tree lined, although small fields can be
seen along the valley through the trees. River banks are mostly
mud and may extend as much as 8 feet above the stream. Logs
across the river and shallows at low water levels preserve the
natural atmosphere and provide a challenging experience. |
|
| Lost River |
Martin, Orange |
From rivers
mouth at the East Fork of the White River to the junction of
the North and South Forks of the Lost River 78.5 miles upstream |
78
|
1993
|
S, R
|
G, H, O |
The river
is an internationally known example of karst topography . Water
enters the system through literally thousands of sinkholes.
In addition, the surface river loses water into a system of
swallow holes draining portions of the surface river. About
22 miles is then dry except during periods of flooding. With
the exception of the dry bed portion, the entire river is canoeable.
Frequent log jams and slow meandering flow make for a challenging
experience. |
|
| Muscatatuck
River |
Jackson, Washington,
Scott, Jefferson |
From confluence
with Vernon River (12d boundary) approximately 5 miles west
of Millport to confluence with Graham Cr. and Big Creek |
21
|
1982
|
|
S, R, F, W |
See initial
comments. |
|
| Muscatatuck
River |
Jackson |
From mouth
(confluence) with East Fork White River to confluence with Vernon
River (12d boundary) approximately 5 miles west of Millport |
20
|
1982
|
|
S, R, F, W |
Meanders through
a scenic, heavily wooded corridor in southern Indiana hill country.
Agricultural lands often lie adjacent to the river providing
excellent wildlife habitat. Considered to be a good fishing
stream and offers a highly scenic floating experience. Recommended
for study for State Rivers System. |
|
| Plum Creek |
Lake |
Goodenow to
Dyer, IN |
15
|
1982
|
|
R |
See Plum Creek,
IL comments. |
IL
|
| St. Joseph
River |
St. Joseph,
Elkhart |
From the MI/IN
boundary to the I-80/90 and HWY 31/33 Interchange (3 river miles);
from the City of South Bend eastern limit to the MI/IND boundary
in Elkhart County (30 river miles) |
33
|
1982
|
|
R |
Flows through
two major metropolitan areas in northern Indiana. Offers good
boating and sportfishing. Historical significance relating to
early French explorer, LaSalle. Indiana and Michigan are working
on joint projects to run coldwater species to Mishawaka metro
area. |
|
| Sugar River |
Parke, Montgomery |
From its confluence
with Wabash River to State Rte. 32 at Crawfordsville |
32
|
1982
|
|
S, R, G |
This popular
canoe stream flows through Shades and Turkey Run State Parks
on its way to Wabash River. Area is noted for stands of glacial
relict hemlock forest and steeply dissected topography. Recommended
by the state for designation in State Natural, Scenic and Recreational
River System. |
|
| Tippecanoe
River |
Kosciusko,
Marshall, Fulton, Pulaski, Starks, White |
Lake Shafer
(Norway) to Winamac (36rm) to channelization near Monoquet (118rm);
Monoquet to source (Lake Tippecanoe) (7 river miles) |
161
|
1982
|
|
R, F, W |
A northern
Indiana tributary of the Wabash River flowing through a heavily
farmed portion of the state. Banks are generally wooded with
some forested areas in corridor. Tippecanoe State Park is located
on river. Upper half recommended by the state for inclusion
in State Natural, Scenic and Recreational Rivers System. Has
great value as a fishing (particularly small mouth bass), floating
and swimming stream. |
|
| Tippecanoe
River |
Tippecanoe,
White, Carroll |
From mouth
at Wabash River to Oakdale dam |
32
|
1982
|
|
R, F, W |
See initial
comments. |
|
| Wabash River |
Posey (White
& Gallatin, IL) |
From its confluence
with Ohio River to I-64 bridge crossing in Posey County (includes
part of river in 11a-d) |
54
|
1982
|
|
R, F |
River forms
boundary between Illinois and Indiana. It meanders sluggishly
through a valley which averages six miles in width. Pastoral
scenes interspersed with occasional timber stands are common
along the river. Drains a large portion of the Indiana and the
Illinois. |
IL
|
| Wabash River |
Gibson, Knox
,Sullivan, Vigo, Vermillion, Fountain |
From confluence
with White River to Sullivan/Knox County line; Merom to the
city of Terre Haute's southern limit; from the city of Terre
Haute's northern limit to Covington (excluding approximately
10 mi within city) |
103
|
1982
|
|
|
The Wabash
has the largest watershed in the state draining 73 of the 92
counties. It starts in the NE part of the state and empties
into the Ohio River in the extreme SW on the Illinois border.
One of the largest rivers in eastern U.S. Has very little overall
cultural impact. Supports a rich diversity of fish species.
Many parks and other shoreline activities. Flows through predominately
agricultural areas of Indiana but has wooded sections in corridor
and has been proposed for designation for a State Scenic River.
Receives heavy fishing and floating use. Several rock outcroppings
along river. Merom bluff rises 200' above water, providing picturesque
views. Rich in history; it was the site of many military campaigns
including the Battle of Tippecanoe. |
IL
|
| White, East
Fork |
Daviess, Pike,
Jackson, Bartholomew |
From confluence
with W. Fk. White River to just east of Hudsonville (11ad boundary)
(15 river miles); New Elizabethstown to Columbus (40 river miles) |
55
|
1982
|
|
S, R, G, F,
H |
A fairly large
river tributary of the White River flowing through very scenic
south central portion of state in a 1-2 mile wide valley bordered
by hills. Fairly well wooded banks and some heavily wooded areas
along corridor. Recommended by the state for inclusion in State
Natural, Scenic and Recreational Rivers System. Good recreation
potential. Rare blue ordovician limestone outcroppings. Segments
pass through Hoosier National Forest near Beaver Bluff and McBrides
Bluffs. An outstanding canoe route. Excellent fishing. |
|
| White, West
Fork |
Randolph,
Delaware, Madison, Hamilton, Marion, Johnson, Morgan, Monroe,
Owen, Green, Daviess |
From confl.
with E. Fk R (bdry of Daviess/Pike/Knox Co) to HW 50-150 near
Washington(10 rm) to Edwardsport(24) to Spencer(82) to Martinsville(24)
to Bluff Rge(9) to Hapgood/S Port Rd(24); N River Rd to Noblesville(15)
to Riverwood PP(7) to E Anderson(21) |
216
|
1982
|
|
F, W, H, O |
A large tributary
of the Wabash River covering a large portion of south central
Indiana. A broad river which flows through heavily farmed rolling
to hilly watershed. Used extensively for fishing. Excellent
fish production potential. Banks generally wooded with farming
to waters edge in some places. Some forested area along the
corridor. Recommended by the state for study in State Natural,
Scenic and Recreational Rivers System. Flows through Indianapolis
SMSA. Several historic sites such as Old Town Hall, an early
Indian settlement, Rees Cemetery and Mounds State Park. State
planning 11,000-acre recreation area near Indianapolis. |
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Last Modified 11-23-04
