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The Great River (Jamaica) is one of Jamaica's major rivers,[1] and forms the boundary of the parish of St James with Westmoreland and Hanover.[2]

Great River (Jamaica)
Location
Country	Jamaica
Physical characteristics
Source
• coordinates	18.207196°N 77.8835177°W / 18.207196; -77.8835177
• elevation	1,400 feet (430 m)
Mouth
• coordinates	18.449568°N 77.9922867°W / 18.449568; -77.9922867
Length	57 miles (92 km)

Course

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.[2]

Ecology

The Great River is home to the second largest tree in the island,^{[citation needed]} and to crawfish.

Tourism

The Great River is one of the three most popular for traditional rafting on bamboo rafts.[1] It is also used for tube[3] and zip line^{[citation needed]} craft.

See also

• List of rivers of Jamaica

References

• Ford, Jos C. and Finlay, A.A.C. (1908).The Handbook of Jamaica. Jamaica Government Printing Office

External links

• Aerial view of the mouth of the Great River
• Aerial view of the headwaters of the Great River

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