Jordan River Map
The Jordan River is a 252 km (157 mi) river through 5 countries. This map shows its course from Golan Heights to the Dead Sea on shaded relief, with its river network, lakes, borders and major cities.
How to read this map
The Jordan River is about 252 km (157 mi) long and drains a basin of about 18,000 km² (6,950 sq mi). It rises at Golan Heights and flows into the Dead Sea. It flows through or along Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan, Syria and Israel. Tributaries include Yarmuk, Zarqa River, Wadi al-Far'a, Wadi Qelt, Dan River, Harod stream, Banyas and Hasbani River.
The highlighted blue line is the course of the Jordan River as mapped by Natural Earth. Towns and cities on the map include Tel Aviv, Damascus, Beirut, Amman, Jerusalem, Haifa, Zarqa and Irbid. Labeled countries: Jordan.
Greens show lower elevations; tan and brown show higher land, with pale tones toward the highest terrain. Shadows emphasize the slopes, and vertical relief is exaggerated so landforms are easier to read. Dashed lines show country borders.
The relief uses Terrain Tiles (SRTM, GMTED2010 and ETOPO1 elevation data). Rivers, lakes, borders and the course of the Jordan River come from Natural Earth, and the figures on this page from Wikidata. Natural Earth draws features at a small scale, so the line is a guide to where the Jordan River is, not a surveyed boundary.
Blank physical map
The blank version keeps the mapped features and removes the place labels. Download it for a geography worksheet or practice identifying the features.
Jordan River facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 252 km (157 mi) |
| Drainage basin | 18,000 km² (6,950 sq mi) |
| Source | Golan Heights |
| Mouth | the Dead Sea |
| Countries | Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan, Syria and Israel |
| Tributaries | Yarmuk, Zarqa River, Wadi al-Far'a, Wadi Qelt, Dan River, Harod stream, Banyas, Hasbani River, Wādī Shūbāsh and Nahal Dishon |
Data sources and license
- Natural Earth (public-domain geography): Public domain.
- Terrain Tiles / Mapzen (SRTM, GMTED2010, ETOPO1): Open elevation data; source attribution retained.
- Wikidata (lengths, areas, countries and other facts): CC0 1.0.
Map design and rendered images: Atlas of Maps, CC BY 4.0. Source databases retain their own licenses; the map license does not replace them.
Maps of the countries: Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Israel. Compare with the world rivers map.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Jordan River?
The Jordan River is about 252 km (157 mi) long, with a drainage basin of about 18,000 km² (6,950 sq mi).
Where does the Jordan River start and end?
The Jordan River rises at Golan Heights and flows into the Dead Sea.
Which countries does the Jordan River flow through?
The Jordan River flows through or along Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan, Syria and Israel.
Can I download a blank map of the Jordan River?
Yes. The blank version keeps the relief, rivers and borders and the highlighted river but removes the place names. Both versions are free to download as PNG and as an A4 PDF.
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