List Of Rivers Of Jamaica

picture info	List Of Rivers Of Jamaica This is a list of rivers of Jamaica, arranged from west to east, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. North Coast South Negril River Unnamed Middle River Unnamed Unnamed North Negril River Orange River Unnamed New Found RiverUK Directorate of Overseas Surveys 1:50,000 map of Jamaica sheet A, 1959 Cave River Fish River Green Island River * Lucea West River * Lucea East River Flint River Great River * Montego River Martha Brae River Rio Bueno ** Cave River (underground connection) * Roaring River * Llandovery River * Dunn River * White River Rio Nuevo Oracabessa River Port Maria River PageeUK Directorate of Overseas Surveys 1:50,000 map of Jamaica sheet K, 1966. Wag Water River (Agua Alta) Flint River Annotto River * Dry River * Buff Bay River * Spanish River * Swift River Rio Grande * Black River Stony River Guava River Plantain Garden River South Coast New Savannah River Cabarita River * Thicket ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Jamaica Jamaica (; ) is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea. Spanning in area, it is the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean (after Cuba and Hispaniola). Jamaica lies about south of Cuba, and west of Hispaniola (the island containing the countries of Haiti and the Dominican Republic); the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands lies some to the north-west. Originally inhabited by the indigenous Taíno peoples, the island came under Spanish rule following the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1494. Many of the indigenous people either were killed or died of diseases, after which the Spanish brought large numbers of African slaves to Jamaica as labourers. The island remained a possession of Spain until 1655, when England (later Great Britain) conquered it, renaming it ''Jamaica''. Under British colonial rule Jamaica became a leading sugar exporter, with a plantation economy dependent on the African slaves and later their des ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Rio Nuevo (Jamaica) The Rio Nuevo is a river in Jamaica. It runs through the parish of Saint Mary, meeting the Caribbean Sea in the Rio Nuevo Bay, on the north Jamaican coast. In 1658, it was the site of the Battle of Rio Nuevo between Spanish and English forces, the largest battle to have been fought on Jamaican soil. See also * List of rivers of Jamaica This is a list of rivers of Jamaica, arranged from west to east, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. North Coast South Negril River Unnamed Middle River Unnamed Unnamed North Negril River Orange River ... References ;Citations ;Bibliography * Ford, Jos C. and Finlay, A.A.C. (1908).''The Handbook of Jamaica.'' Jamaica Government Printing Office External links GEOnet Names Server* OMC Map Rivers of Jamaica {{Jamaica-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Stony River (Jamaica) The Stony River (Jamaica) rises just north of Coopers Hill in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica. From here it flows primarily north until it reaches its confluence with the New River.UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys 1:50,000 map of Jamaica sheet L, 1967. See also List of rivers of Jamaica This is a list of rivers of Jamaica, arranged from west to east, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. North Coast South Negril River *Unnamed Middle River Unnamed Unnamed North Negril River Orange River ... References GEOnet Names ServerFord, Jos C. and Finlay, A.A.C. (1908).''The Handbook of Jamaica.'' Jamaica Government Printing Office External linksAerial view of the source of the Stony River {{Rivers of Jamaica Rivers of Jamaica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Black River (Jamaica) The Black River is one of the longest rivers in Jamaica. At a length of , it was believed to be the longest until it was discovered that the Rio Minho was 92.8 km long.Jamaica National Heritage Trust - Black River Its name refers to the darkness of the river bed caused by thick layers of decomposing vegetation. Over 100 species of birds have been recorded in the Black River morass. Sources The river's source is the Cockpit Country where it runs underground before emerging north of Siloah on the southern fringe Cockpits ().UK [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Rio Grande (Jamaica) The Rio Grande is a river of Jamaica, found in the parish of Portland. One of the largest rivers in Jamaica, it was named "Big River" (''Rio Grande'') by the Spanish, who controlled Jamaica in the 15th and 16th centuries. It is one of the many tourist attractions in Portland and is used mainly for rafting. See also List of rivers of Jamaica This is a list of rivers of Jamaica, arranged from west to east, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. North Coast South Negril River *Unnamed Middle River Unnamed Unnamed North Negril River Orange River ... References GEOnet Names Server* OMC MapCIA MapFord, Jos C. and Finlay, A.A.C. (1908).''The Handbook of Jamaica.'' Jamaica Government Printing Office Rivers of Jamaica {{Jamaica-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Swift River (Jamaica) The Swift River (Jamaica) is a river of Jamaica. The river had massive floods during the 1930s , which nearly brought the only major settlement, which shares the same name, to extinction. See also List of rivers of Jamaica References GEOnet Names Server:Image:JamaicaOMC.png, OMC MapCIA Map Ford, Jos C. and Finlay, A.A.C. (1908).''The Handbook of Jamaica.'' Jamaica Government Printing Office Rivers of Jamaica {{Jamaica-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Spanish River (Jamaica) The Spanish River is a river of Jamaica. It flows from south to north, the height of its delta is 0-40m. The Spring Garden, near the Spanish River, was one of the earliest sugar plantations in Jamaica. This river tends to be in very shady regions. In 1692 pirate Nathaniel Grubing Nathaniel Grubing (fl. 1692–1697) was an English pirate who sailed in service to the French. He is best known for leading several raids on Jamaica before his capture. History Grubing was English and Jamaica-born but sailed for the French after ... (an Englishman sailing for the French) sailed up Spanish River, raiding homes and plantations ashore. Jamaican officials sent several ships after Grubing but he had been born on Jamaica and knew the area well, and managed to escape. References Sources GEOnet Names Server* OMC MapCIA MapFord, Jos C. and Finlay, A.A.C. (1908).''The Handbook of Jamaica.'' Jamaica Government Printing Office Rivers of Jamaica {{Jamaica-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Buff Bay River The Buff Bay River is a river of Jamaica. See also List of rivers of Jamaica This is a list of rivers of Jamaica, arranged from west to east, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. North Coast South Negril River *Unnamed Middle River Unnamed Unnamed North Negril River Orange River ... References GEOnet Names Server * OMC MapCIA MapFord, Jos C. and Finlay, A.A.C. (1908).''The Handbook of Jamaica.'' Jamaica Government Printing Office Rivers of Jamaica {{Jamaica-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Dry River (Jamaica) The Dry River is a river in Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica, St Mary, Jamaica. Course The head of the river is a network of about 10 unnamed streams which rise on either side of the border between the parishes of Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica, St Mary and Portland Parish, Portland in a district called Cocoa Wood.UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys 1:50,000 map of Jamaica sheet K, 1966. The highest of these reaches to just over on the east flank of Telegraph Mountain, a spur on the north of the Grand Ridge of the Blue Mountains (Jamaica), Blue Mountains, which is the site of a secondary triangulation station. From here the river flows essentially northwards until it reaches the Caribbean Sea just west of the Golden Grove Estate. Along the way it passes a number of small settlements and named regions including (working downstream from south to north): Perrys Tavern Gap Warminister (sic) Mount Joseph Evandale Happy Hut Two Paths Timsberry Enfield Juno Pen Village Fort Stewart ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Annotto River The Annotto River is a river of Jamaica Jamaica (; ) is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea. Spanning in area, it is the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean (after Cuba and Hispaniola). Jamaica lies about south of Cuba, and west of His .... See also * List of rivers of Jamaica References GEOnet Names Server * OMC MapCIA MapFord, Jos C. and Finlay, A.A.C. (1908).''The Handbook of Jamaica.'' Jamaica Government Printing Office Rivers of Jamaica {{Jamaica-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Flint River (St The Flint River is a U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline dataThe National Map, accessed April 15, 2011 river in the U.S. state of Georgia. The river drains of western Georgia, flowing south from the upper Piedmont region south of Atlanta to the wetlands of the Gulf Coastal Plain in the southwestern corner of the state. Along with the Apalachicola and the Chattahoochee rivers, it forms part of the ACF basin. In its upper course through the red hills of the Piedmont, it is considered especially scenic, flowing unimpeded for over . Historically, it was also called the Thronateeska River. Description The Flint River rises in west central Georgia in the city of East Point in southern Fulton County on the southern outskirts of the Atlanta metropolitan area as ground seepage. The exact start can be traced to the field located between Plant Street, Willingham Drive, Elm Street, and Vesta Avenue. It travels under the runways of the Hart ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Wag Water River The Wag Water River (correct name is Agualta River) is one of Jamaica's rivers. It is dammed by the Hermitage Dam. See also List of rivers of Jamaica This is a list of rivers of Jamaica, arranged from west to east, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. North Coast South Negril River *Unnamed Middle River Unnamed Unnamed North Negril River Orange River ... References GEOnet Names Server* OMC MapCIA MapFord, Jos C. and Finlay, A.A.C. (1908).''The Handbook of Jamaica.'' Jamaica Government Printing Office Rivers of Jamaica {{Jamaica-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

picture info	List Of Rivers Of Jamaica This is a list of rivers of Jamaica, arranged from west to east, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. North Coast South Negril River Unnamed Middle River Unnamed Unnamed North Negril River Orange River Unnamed New Found RiverUK Directorate of Overseas Surveys 1:50,000 map of Jamaica sheet A, 1959 Cave River Fish River Green Island River * Lucea West River * Lucea East River Flint River Great River * Montego River Martha Brae River Rio Bueno ** Cave River (underground connection) * Roaring River * Llandovery River * Dunn River * White River Rio Nuevo Oracabessa River Port Maria River PageeUK Directorate of Overseas Surveys 1:50,000 map of Jamaica sheet K, 1966. Wag Water River (Agua Alta) Flint River Annotto River * Dry River * Buff Bay River * Spanish River * Swift River Rio Grande * Black River Stony River Guava River Plantain Garden River South Coast New Savannah River Cabarita River * Thicket ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Jamaica Jamaica (; ) is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea. Spanning in area, it is the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean (after Cuba and Hispaniola). Jamaica lies about south of Cuba, and west of Hispaniola (the island containing the countries of Haiti and the Dominican Republic); the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands lies some to the north-west. Originally inhabited by the indigenous Taíno peoples, the island came under Spanish rule following the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1494. Many of the indigenous people either were killed or died of diseases, after which the Spanish brought large numbers of African slaves to Jamaica as labourers. The island remained a possession of Spain until 1655, when England (later Great Britain) conquered it, renaming it ''Jamaica''. Under British colonial rule Jamaica became a leading sugar exporter, with a plantation economy dependent on the African slaves and later their des ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Rio Nuevo (Jamaica) The Rio Nuevo is a river in Jamaica. It runs through the parish of Saint Mary, meeting the Caribbean Sea in the Rio Nuevo Bay, on the north Jamaican coast. In 1658, it was the site of the Battle of Rio Nuevo between Spanish and English forces, the largest battle to have been fought on Jamaican soil. See also * List of rivers of Jamaica This is a list of rivers of Jamaica, arranged from west to east, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. North Coast South Negril River Unnamed Middle River Unnamed Unnamed North Negril River Orange River ... References ;Citations ;Bibliography * Ford, Jos C. and Finlay, A.A.C. (1908).''The Handbook of Jamaica.'' Jamaica Government Printing Office External links GEOnet Names Server* OMC Map Rivers of Jamaica {{Jamaica-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Stony River (Jamaica) The Stony River (Jamaica) rises just north of Coopers Hill in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica. From here it flows primarily north until it reaches its confluence with the New River.UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys 1:50,000 map of Jamaica sheet L, 1967. See also List of rivers of Jamaica This is a list of rivers of Jamaica, arranged from west to east, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. North Coast South Negril River *Unnamed Middle River Unnamed Unnamed North Negril River Orange River ... References GEOnet Names ServerFord, Jos C. and Finlay, A.A.C. (1908).''The Handbook of Jamaica.'' Jamaica Government Printing Office External linksAerial view of the source of the Stony River {{Rivers of Jamaica Rivers of Jamaica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Black River (Jamaica) The Black River is one of the longest rivers in Jamaica. At a length of , it was believed to be the longest until it was discovered that the Rio Minho was 92.8 km long.Jamaica National Heritage Trust - Black River Its name refers to the darkness of the river bed caused by thick layers of decomposing vegetation. Over 100 species of birds have been recorded in the Black River morass. Sources The river's source is the Cockpit Country where it runs underground before emerging north of Siloah on the southern fringe Cockpits ().UK [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Rio Grande (Jamaica) The Rio Grande is a river of Jamaica, found in the parish of Portland. One of the largest rivers in Jamaica, it was named "Big River" (''Rio Grande'') by the Spanish, who controlled Jamaica in the 15th and 16th centuries. It is one of the many tourist attractions in Portland and is used mainly for rafting. See also List of rivers of Jamaica This is a list of rivers of Jamaica, arranged from west to east, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. North Coast South Negril River *Unnamed Middle River Unnamed Unnamed North Negril River Orange River ... References GEOnet Names Server* OMC MapCIA MapFord, Jos C. and Finlay, A.A.C. (1908).''The Handbook of Jamaica.'' Jamaica Government Printing Office Rivers of Jamaica {{Jamaica-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Swift River (Jamaica) The Swift River (Jamaica) is a river of Jamaica. The river had massive floods during the 1930s , which nearly brought the only major settlement, which shares the same name, to extinction. See also List of rivers of Jamaica References GEOnet Names Server:Image:JamaicaOMC.png, OMC MapCIA Map Ford, Jos C. and Finlay, A.A.C. (1908).''The Handbook of Jamaica.'' Jamaica Government Printing Office Rivers of Jamaica {{Jamaica-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Spanish River (Jamaica) The Spanish River is a river of Jamaica. It flows from south to north, the height of its delta is 0-40m. The Spring Garden, near the Spanish River, was one of the earliest sugar plantations in Jamaica. This river tends to be in very shady regions. In 1692 pirate Nathaniel Grubing Nathaniel Grubing (fl. 1692–1697) was an English pirate who sailed in service to the French. He is best known for leading several raids on Jamaica before his capture. History Grubing was English and Jamaica-born but sailed for the French after ... (an Englishman sailing for the French) sailed up Spanish River, raiding homes and plantations ashore. Jamaican officials sent several ships after Grubing but he had been born on Jamaica and knew the area well, and managed to escape. References Sources GEOnet Names Server* OMC MapCIA MapFord, Jos C. and Finlay, A.A.C. (1908).''The Handbook of Jamaica.'' Jamaica Government Printing Office Rivers of Jamaica {{Jamaica-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Buff Bay River The Buff Bay River is a river of Jamaica. See also List of rivers of Jamaica This is a list of rivers of Jamaica, arranged from west to east, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. North Coast South Negril River *Unnamed Middle River Unnamed Unnamed North Negril River Orange River ... References GEOnet Names Server * OMC MapCIA MapFord, Jos C. and Finlay, A.A.C. (1908).''The Handbook of Jamaica.'' Jamaica Government Printing Office Rivers of Jamaica {{Jamaica-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Dry River (Jamaica) The Dry River is a river in Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica, St Mary, Jamaica. Course The head of the river is a network of about 10 unnamed streams which rise on either side of the border between the parishes of Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica, St Mary and Portland Parish, Portland in a district called Cocoa Wood.UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys 1:50,000 map of Jamaica sheet K, 1966. The highest of these reaches to just over on the east flank of Telegraph Mountain, a spur on the north of the Grand Ridge of the Blue Mountains (Jamaica), Blue Mountains, which is the site of a secondary triangulation station. From here the river flows essentially northwards until it reaches the Caribbean Sea just west of the Golden Grove Estate. Along the way it passes a number of small settlements and named regions including (working downstream from south to north): Perrys Tavern Gap Warminister (sic) Mount Joseph Evandale Happy Hut Two Paths Timsberry Enfield Juno Pen Village Fort Stewart ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Annotto River The Annotto River is a river of Jamaica Jamaica (; ) is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea. Spanning in area, it is the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean (after Cuba and Hispaniola). Jamaica lies about south of Cuba, and west of His .... See also * List of rivers of Jamaica References GEOnet Names Server * OMC MapCIA MapFord, Jos C. and Finlay, A.A.C. (1908).''The Handbook of Jamaica.'' Jamaica Government Printing Office Rivers of Jamaica {{Jamaica-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Flint River (St The Flint River is a U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline dataThe National Map, accessed April 15, 2011 river in the U.S. state of Georgia. The river drains of western Georgia, flowing south from the upper Piedmont region south of Atlanta to the wetlands of the Gulf Coastal Plain in the southwestern corner of the state. Along with the Apalachicola and the Chattahoochee rivers, it forms part of the ACF basin. In its upper course through the red hills of the Piedmont, it is considered especially scenic, flowing unimpeded for over . Historically, it was also called the Thronateeska River. Description The Flint River rises in west central Georgia in the city of East Point in southern Fulton County on the southern outskirts of the Atlanta metropolitan area as ground seepage. The exact start can be traced to the field located between Plant Street, Willingham Drive, Elm Street, and Vesta Avenue. It travels under the runways of the Hart ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Wag Water River The Wag Water River (correct name is Agualta River) is one of Jamaica's rivers. It is dammed by the Hermitage Dam. See also List of rivers of Jamaica This is a list of rivers of Jamaica, arranged from west to east, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. North Coast South Negril River *Unnamed Middle River Unnamed Unnamed North Negril River Orange River ... References GEOnet Names Server* OMC MapCIA MapFord, Jos C. and Finlay, A.A.C. (1908).''The Handbook of Jamaica.'' Jamaica Government Printing Office Rivers of Jamaica {{Jamaica-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

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