Leaf River (Illinois)

Leaf River
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationCarroll County southeast of Shannon, Illinois
  coordinates42°07′46″N 89°41′59″W / 42.1294444°N 89.6997222°W / 42.1294444; -89.6997222 (Leaf River origin)
Mouth 
  location
Confluence with the Rock River north of Oregon, Illinois
  coordinates
42°05′50″N 89°19′20″W / 42.0972222°N 89.3222222°W / 42.0972222; -89.3222222 (Leaf River mouth)
  elevation
676 ft (206 m)
Length31 mi (50 km)
Basin features
ProgressionLeaf River → Rock → Mississippi → Gulf of Mexico
GNIS ID411890

The Leaf River is a tributary of the Rock River, about 31 miles (50 km) long, in northwestern Illinois in the United States. Via the Rock, it is part of the Mississippi River watershed.