South River
South River is a river in the U.S. state of Iowa that stretches for 61.30 miles. It is a relatively small river, rarely exceeding a width of 30 feet or a depth of 5 feet.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Stream
- Description: river in Iowa
- Also known as: “Lower Three River”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Runnells and Swan.
Runnells
Village
Runnells is a city in the southeastern corner of Polk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 457 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. Runnells is situated 2 miles northwest of South River.
Swan
Village
Swan is a city in Marion County, Iowa, United States. The population was 76 at the time of the 2020 census. On April 18th 2025 the city council of Swan voted to disincorporate the city. Swan is situated 2 miles southeast of South River.
Hartford
Village
Hartford is a city in Warren County, Iowa, United States. The population was 733 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. Hartford is situated 3½ miles southwest of South River.
South River
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: Polk, Iowa, Midwest, United States, North America
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Catalan to Welsh—“South River” goes by many names.
- Catalan: “South”
- Cebuano: “South River”
- Venetian: “South”
- Welsh: “Afon South”
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Camp Creek and Runnells Overlook.
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