Yarkand River Map
The Yarkand River is a 858 km (533 mi) river in China. This map shows its course from Karakoram to the Tarim River on shaded relief, with its river network, lakes, borders and major cities.
How to read this map
The Yarkand River is about 858 km (533 mi) long and drains a basin of about 80,000 km² (30,900 sq mi). Its average discharge is about 170 m³/s (6,000 cu ft/s). It rises at Karakoram and flows into the Tarim River. Tributaries include Shaksgam River, Taxkorgan He and Kashgar River.
The highlighted blue line is the course of the Yarkand River as mapped by Natural Earth. Towns and cities on the map include Srinagar, Yarkant County, Aksu, Kashgar City, Hotan, Gilgit, Baramulla and Karakol. Labeled countries: Kyrgyzstan.
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 Yarkand 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 Yarkand 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.
Yarkand River facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 858 km (533 mi) |
| Drainage basin | 80,000 km² (30,900 sq mi) |
| Average discharge | 170 m³/s (6,000 cu ft/s) |
| Source | Karakoram |
| Mouth | the Tarim River |
| Countries | China |
| Tributaries | Shaksgam River, Taxkorgan He and Kashgar River |
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: China. Compare with the world rivers map.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Yarkand River?
The Yarkand River is about 858 km (533 mi) long, with a drainage basin of about 80,000 km² (30,900 sq mi).
Where does the Yarkand River start and end?
The Yarkand River rises at Karakoram and flows into the Tarim River.
Can I download a blank map of the Yarkand 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.
Use this map
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