River KY

Roots Branch

Kentucky • 37.0924, -83.8290

Reviewed mapped path Updated Dec 30, 2025

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USGS and NOAA data is for informational purposes. Source notes

Length

3 mi

4 km

Elevation

1,116′ → 879′

236 ft drop

Stream Order

Stream

Slope

1.62%

85.7 ft/mi

Drainage

3 mi²

7 km²

Avg Flow

-- cfs

0.7 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

764 mi

1,229 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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