Middle Fork Vermilion River
| Middle Fork Vermilion River | |
|---|---|
| Basin features | |
| Main source |
Confluence of a drainage ditch and Prairie Creek in Ford County southeast of Paxton, Illinois 40°24′15″N 88°01′05″W / 40.4042016°N 88.0180938°W |
| River mouth |
Confluence with the Salt Fork forming the Vermilion River west of Danville, Illinois 535 ft (163 m) 40°06′13″N 87°43′02″W / 40.1036474°N 87.7172458°WCoordinates: 40°06′13″N 87°43′02″W / 40.1036474°N 87.7172458°W |
| Progression | Middle Fork → Vermilion → Wabash → Ohio → Mississippi → Gulf of Mexico |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 77 mi (124 km) |
| GNIS ID | 413502 |
The Middle Fork of the Vermilion River is a tributary of the Vermilion River (Wabash River) in Illinois. The Middle Fork rises in Ford County and flows southeast to join the Vermilion near Danville.
In its natural state, the Middle Fork drained a large upland marsh in what is now Ford County. The Middle Fork has been extended into the marsh by drainage ditches. Including the ditches, the Middle Fork is about 77 miles (124 km) long.
The Middle Fork is Illinois' only designated National Wild and Scenic River. Parks and access points include:
The following cities, towns and villages are among those in the watershed of the Middle Fork:
Parts of the following counties are drained by the Middle Fork:
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