Farmington River (Liberia)

Farmington River
Map showing the mouth of the Farmington River
Map showing the mouth of the Farmington River
Mouth of Farmington River in Liberia
Location
CountryLiberia
CitiesHarbel
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationBong Range
Mouth 
 • location
North Atlantic Ocean
 • coordinates
6°07′51″N 10°22′13″W / 6.1308°N 10.3703°W / 6.1308; -10.3703
Length120 km (75 mi)
Basin features
Tributaries 
 • rightJunk River (but see the text)
HydropowerFirestone hydroelectric power station

The Farmington River is a river in Liberia. It empties into the Atlantic Ocean near the town of Marshall.[1]

The Farmington River, Junk River, and Gbage River join near the Atlantic coast to form an estuary.[1] Some sources suggest that the river reaching the ocean is the Farmington River, whereas the Junk River is its tributary.[2] Other, often older sources suggest the opposite.[3][4]

Firestone Natural Rubber Company established rubber plantations by the Farmington River in 1926. The company built the Firestone hydroelectric power station, completed in 1942, to serve the plantation and the associated industry.[5] In later years, the company has been accused of polluting the river.[6]

Farmington River near the Firestone Plantation, Harbel, Margibi County (then Marshall County), Liberia, 1977-1978.
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