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.
Parks and access points
The Middle Fork is Illinois' only designated National Wild and Scenic River. Parks and access points include:
- Kickapoo State Recreation Area
- Middle Fork State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Kennekuk Cove County Park, Vermillion County Conservation District
- Middle Fork River Forest Preserve, Champaign County Forest Preserve District
Cities, towns and counties
The following cities, towns and villages are among those in the watershed of the Middle Fork:
- Melvin, Illinois
- Paxton, Illinois
- Potomac, Illinois
Parts of the following counties are drained by the Middle Fork:
- Champaign County, Illinois
- Ford County, Illinois
- Vermilion County, Illinois
See also
- List of Illinois rivers
References
External links
- American Whitewater
- Illinois Dept. Natural Resources
- Prairie Rivers Network
- USGS Stream Gage, Middle Fork
