Saline River (Kansas)

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The Saline River is a river in Kansas, which is located near a salt spring. The river itself is reported to be not very salinated above Salt Creek in Russell County, Kansas. The river, according to the United States Geological Survey, has "little" movement and the riverbed was formed of sand and mud.

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[edit] History

The waterway's existence was recorded, on October 18, 1724, by Etienne Venyard de Bourgmont. At the time, the Padouca Indians were located near the salty water body. In 1817, the water way was referred to as "Grand Saline". [1] In 1817, the water way was referred to as "Grand Saline".[2] In 1857, the water way was referred to as "Grand Saline Fork". [3]

[edit] River's course

The river runs across these counties:

At its end, it joins the Smoky Hill River.

[edit] See also

[edit] References and external articles

Citations
  1. ^ Root, Ferries in Kansas, Part VII -- Saline River
  2. ^ Root, Ferries in Kansas, Part VII -- Saline River
  3. ^ Root, Ferries in Kansas, Part VII -- Saline River
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