Elk River (Kansas)
| Elk River | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| Region | Flint Hills |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Southwest Greenwood County, Flint Hills, Kansas, United States |
| • coordinates | 37°36′31″N 096°31′30″W / 37.60861°N 96.52500°W |
| • elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Mouth | Verdigris River |
• location | Near Independence, Kansas, United States |
• coordinates | 37°15′24″N 095°41′39″W / 37.25667°N 95.69417°W |
• elevation | 224 ft (68 m) |
| Length | 95 mi (153 km), Southeast |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Verdigris River |
The Elk River is a tributary of the Verdigris River in southeastern Kansas in the United States. Via the Verdigris and Arkansas rivers, it is part of the Mississippi River watershed.