Delaware River - Wikipedia
WEBThe Delaware River is a major river in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States and is the longest free-flowing (undammed) river in the Eastern United States. From the meeting of its branches in Hancock, New York , the river flows for 282 miles (454 km) [1] along the borders of New York , Pennsylvania , New Jersey , and Delaware , before ...
Delaware River | Map, Crossing, George Washington, & Facts
WEBApr 22, 2024 · Delaware River, river of the Atlantic slope of the United States, meeting tidewater at Trenton, New Jersey, about 130 miles (210 km) above its mouth. Its total length (including the longest branch) is about 405 miles (650 km), and the river drains an area of 11,440 square miles (29,630 square km).
Delaware River - American Rivers
WEBWhat’s New. Map of the Delaware River watershed, showing major tributaries and cities. For all of these reasons (and more!) the Delaware River is one of two priority river basins for American Rivers in the Mid-Atlantic region, and our 2020 River of the Year.
Delaware River - WorldAtlas
WEBOct 4, 2021 · The Delaware River is a major river in United States that originates in New York’s Catskill Mountains and flows for 674 km before reaching the Atlantic Ocean close to Delaware’s Cape Henlopen and New Jersey’s Cape May.
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River (U.S. National Park Service)
WEBMar 29, 2024 · Canoe through rapids and quiet pools as the Delaware River winds its way through a valley of swiftly changing scenery or fish amid rolling hills and riverfront villages in one of the finest fishing rivers in the northeastern United States.
Delaware River - Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia
WEBDelaware River. Essay. Gallery. Related Topics. Related Reading. Related Places. Backgrounders. Links. Essay. For centuries the Delaware River supplied its region with water, food, transportation, and water power to run mills to saw timber and produce grain, paper, and textiles.
Delaware River summary | Britannica
WEBDelaware River, River in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York, U.S. Formed by the junction of its eastern and western branches in southern New York, it flows about 405 mi (650 km) to empty into the Atlantic Ocean at Delaware Bay. Navigable to Trenton, N.J., it is spanned by the Commodore Barry Bridge, completed in 1974.
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River (U.S. National Park Service)
WEBJan 5, 2024 · Largest free-flowing river in the East. The Lower Delaware combines high population density with great recreational opportunities as well as natural, cultural and historical sites. Last updated: January 5, 2024.
Delaware River Facts: Get to Know This Important Waterway
WEBOct 31, 2019 · The Delaware River is a major U.S. waterway that touches five different states and provides drinking water to over 13 million people. It’s an essential part of everyday life for people, animals, and plant species.
Delaware (Middle) River | Rivers.gov
WEBThe Delaware River is one of the last large free-flowing rivers left in the contiguous 48 states, one of the last major rivers without any dams or control structures on its main stem. This segment of the Delaware flows through the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and cuts an "S" curve through Kittatinny Ridge.
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