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This is a list of rivers of Jamaica, ... CIA Map; Ford, Jos C. and Finlay, A.A.C. (1908).The Handbook of Jamaica. Jamaica Government Printing Office; Inline
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The Great River rises at about 1,400 feet (430 m) just north of the small village of Pisgah in the north west corner of St Elizabeth. [2] From here it flows north north east for about 57 miles (92 km) (some sources say 46 miles (74 km) [1]) reaching the Caribbean Sea at Great River Bay on the island's north coast, 4.5 miles (7.2 km) west of Montego Bay.
Jamaica's parishes, rivers and population centres and other features. Jamaica lies 140 km (87 mi) south of Cuba and 190 km (118 mi) west of Haiti. At its greatest extent, Jamaica is 235 km (146 mi) long, and its width varies between 34 and 84 km (21 and 52 mi). [1] Jamaica has a small area of 10,992 km 2 (4,244 sq mi). [1]
The Black River is one of the longest rivers in Jamaica. At a length of 53.4 km (33.2 mi), [2] it was believed to be the longest until it was discovered that the Rio Minho was 92.8 km long. [3] Its name refers to the darkness of the riverbed caused by thick layers of decomposing vegetation.
The Rio Grande is a river of Jamaica, found in the parish of Portland.One of the largest rivers in Jamaica, it was named "Big River" (Rio Grande) by the Spanish, who controlled Jamaica in the 15th and 16th centuries.
The Martha Brae River is a river of Jamaica. It is located in Trelawny on the north coast of Jamaica, towards the western edge, about 10 kilometres (6 mi) south of Falmouth which is in Trelawny Jamaica. The river features rafting. A small village west of the river is named Martha's Brae because of this nearby river.
The Wag Water River (correct name is Agualta River) is one of Jamaica's rivers. It is dammed by the Hermitage Dam. See also List of rivers of Jamaica ... OMC Map; CIA ...