Flint River (Alabama)
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| Flint River | |
|---|---|
 Flint Watershed Sign | |
| Origin | Lincoln County, Tennessee |
| Mouth | Tennessee River |
| Location | Alabama and Tennessee, United States |
| Length | 105.7 km (65.7 mi) |
| Source elevation | 170 m (558 ft) |
| Basin area | 1,470 km2 (568 sq mi) |
The Flint River, 65.7 miles (105.7 km) long[1] and draining an area of 568 square miles (1,470 km2), is a tributary to the Tennessee River. The river rises in Lincoln County, Tennessee, and flows south into Madison County, Alabama, where most of the river's watershed (342 sq. mi.) is located. The land within this watershed is predominantly agricultural and has experienced significant recent residential growth from the city of Huntsville. The U.S. Geological Survey National Water-Quality Assessment Program is currently investigating water quality in the lower Tennessee River basin with several monitoring activities targeted in the Flint River Basin.
References
- ↑ "The National Map". U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved Feb 15, 2011.
- NASA environmental assessment report
- Environmental Protection Agency report
- Flint River Conservation Association
Coordinates: 35°05′07″N 86°23′33″W / 35.0853629°N 86.3924908°W
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