North River
The North River is a tributary of the Des Moines River in south-central Iowa in the United States. It is 103 miles long and drains an area of 349.2 square miles.
- Type: Stream
- Description: tributary of the Des Moines River in Iowa, United States
- Also known as: “Upper Three River”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Carlisle and Avon.
Carlisle
Carlisle is a small town outside of Des Moines in the state of Iowa.Avon
Quarter
Avon is an unincorporated community in Polk County, Iowa, United States. Avon is situated 4 miles west of North River.
Hartford
Village
Hartford is a city in Warren County, Iowa, United States. Hartford is situated 4½ miles southeast of North River.
North River
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: Polk, Iowa, Midwest, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.51471° or 41° 30′ 53″ north
Longitude
-93.4466° or 93° 26′ 48″ west
Elevation
758 feet (231 metres)
Open location code
86H8GH73+V9
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In Other Languages
From Catalan to Welsh—“North River” goes by many names.
- Catalan: “North”
- Cebuano: “North River (suba sa Tinipong Bansa, Iowa)”
- Cebuano: “North River”
- Japanese: “ノースリバー”
- Venetian: “North”
- Welsh: “Afon North”
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Adelphi and Woodland Hills.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Randleman Lake and Wicker Cemetery.
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Worth a closer look: Des Moines and Cedar Rapids.
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