Mohican River

In today's world, Mohican River has become a topic of great relevance and interest to people of all ages. Currently, Mohican River is a constant source of debate and reflection, since its impact covers various aspects of daily life. From its influence on popular culture to its impact on the global economy, Mohican River continues to be a relevant topic in contemporary society. Throughout history, Mohican River has generated conflicting opinions and has been the subject of numerous studies and investigations seeking to understand its meaning and manipulation. That is why, in this article, we will explore in detail and carefully the phenomenon of Mohican River, analyzing its importance and its implications in different areas of modern life.

Mohican River
The Mohican River in northwestern Coshocton County, Ohio
Mohican River watershed (Interactive map)
Location
CountryUnited States
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationconfluence of Black and Clear Forks near Loudonville
 • coordinates40°36′29″N 82°15′14″W / 40.60806°N 82.25389°W / 40.60806; -82.25389
Mouth 
 • location
Walhonding River, northwestern Coshocton County
 • coordinates
40°21′36″N 82°09′37″W / 40.36000°N 82.16028°W / 40.36000; -82.16028
Lengthapproximately 40 mi (64 km)
Basin size999 sq mi (2,590 km2)
Discharge 
 • locationGreer
 • average910.1 cu ft/s (25.77 m3/s), USGS water years 1922-1981
Discharge 
 • locationmouth
 • average1,138.63 cu ft/s (32.242 m3/s) (estimate)
Basin features
Tributaries 
 • leftLake Fork Mohican River, North Fork Mohican River
Map of the Walhonding watershed showing the Mohican River and its tributaries

The Mohican River is a principal tributary of the Walhonding River, about 40 miles (64 km) long, in north-central Ohio in the United States. Via the Walhonding, Muskingum and Ohio Rivers, it is part of the watershed of the Mississippi River, draining an area of 999 square miles (2,590 km2).

The Mohican River is formed in Ashland County, about 2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of Loudonville, by the confluence of the Black Fork and the Clear Fork. It then flows generally south-southeast through western Holmes and northeastern Knox Counties, past the community of Brinkhaven, into northwestern Coshocton County, where it joins the Kokosing River to form the Walhonding River. It collects the Lake Fork in Holmes County.

Near Brinkhaven the river is spanned by the Bridge of Dreams, the second longest covered bridge in Ohio.

Variant names and spellings

The river was named after the Mohican Indian tribe. According to the Geographic Names Information System, the Mohican River has also been known historically as:

  • Margrets Creek
  • Mohecan Creek
  • Mohiccan Creek
  • Mohiccan John Creek
  • Mohiccon Creek
  • Mohickan Creek
  • Mohickin Johns River

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mohican River
  2. ^ "USGS Surface-Water Annual Statistics for Ohio: USGS 03136000 Mohican River at Greer OH". waterdata.usgs.gov. Archived from the original on 2020-08-07. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
  3. ^ United States Environmental Protection Agency. "Watershed Report: Mohican River". watersgeo.epa.gov. Archived from the original on 2020-08-07. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
  4. ^ Columbia Gazetteer of North America entry
  5. ^ Ohio Department of Natural Resources. A Guide to Ohio Streams. Chapter 10: Major Ohio Watersheds (pdf)
  6. ^ a b c DeLorme (1991). Ohio Atlas & Gazetteer. Yarmouth, Maine: DeLorme. ISBN 0-89933-233-1.
  7. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 211.