Waterways in Boone County

Early settlement was dependent on water. Not only did pioneers require access to water for drinking and irrigation, but navigable waterways were the basis for early transportation.

A few of the Boone County waterways:

• Ashby Fork Creek
• Big Bone Creek
• Dry Creek
• Elijah Creek
• Gunpowder Creek
  • Big Gunpowder Creek
  • Little Gunpowder Creek
• Landing Creek
• Middle Creek
• Mud Lick Creek
• Ohio River
• Woolper Creek