American Fork (river)

American Fork
The American Fork near the mouth of American Fork Canyon, March 2007
American Fork (river) is located in Utah
American Fork (river)
Location of American Fork River
American Fork (river) is located in the United States
American Fork (river)
American Fork (river) (the United States)
EtymologyTo differentiate from the Spanish Fork; or derived from a company name.
Location
CountryUnited States
StateUtah
CountyUtah
Physical characteristics
SourceUnnamed stream flowing through the American Fork Canyon
 • coordinates40°25′54″N 111°38′12″W / 40.43167°N 111.63667°W / 40.43167; -111.63667[1]
MouthUtah Lake
 • location
south of American Fork (city)
 • coordinates
40°20′33″N 111°45′36″W / 40.34250°N 111.76000°W / 40.34250; -111.76000[1]
 • elevation
4,495 feet (1,370 m)
Basin features
ProgressionUtah LakeJordan RiverGreat Salt Lake

The American Fork (commonly known as the American Fork River) is a river in Utah County, Utah, United States.[1]