River IN

North Branch Elkhart River

Indiana • 41.4928, -85.4729

Hydrography profile Updated Dec 30, 2025

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USGS and NOAA data is for informational purposes. Source notes

Length

19 mi

30 km

Elevation

897′ → 871′

26 ft drop

Stream Order

Large River

Slope

0.03%

1.4 ft/mi

Drainage

163 mi²

422 km²

Avg Flow

-- cfs

1.8 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

645 mi

1,038 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Water Quality

Data from EPA Water Quality Portal (USGS, EPA, state agencies).

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