Elk River
Elk River, river of southeastern Kansas, U.S. It rises at the confluence of several headstreams near Howard and flows 80 miles (130 km) southeast past Elk City to join the Verdigris River just north of Independence. The river is dammed at Elk City to form a reservoir for flood control and irrigation.
This article was most recently revised and updated by Lorraine Murray.
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Article Title:
Elk River
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
18 September 2013
Access Date:
November 14, 2026