American Fork (river)

American Fork
The American Fork near the mouth of American Fork Canyon, March 2007
Location of American Fork River
American Fork (river) (the United States)
EtymologyTo differentiate from the Spanish Fork; or derived from a company name.
Location
CountryUnited States
StateUtah
CountyUtah
Physical characteristics
SourceUnnamed stream flowing through the American Fork Canyon
  coordinates40°25′54″N 111°38′12″W / 40.43167°N 111.63667°W / 40.43167; -111.63667
MouthUtah Lake
  location
south of American Fork (city)
  coordinates
40°20′33″N 111°45′36″W / 40.34250°N 111.76000°W / 40.34250; -111.76000
  elevation
4,495 feet (1,370 m)
Basin features
ProgressionUtah Lake Jordan River Great Salt Lake

The American Fork (commonly known as the American Fork River) is a river in Utah County, Utah, United States.