Zhang
Zhang is a mapped river in the YearMaps hydrographic index. River courses organise settlement, agriculture and frontier-making more durably than any political boundary, and this reach is indexed against the dams, lakes and cities within its catchment.
- Feature Class
- River
- Coordinates
- 36.34°, 114.14°
About Zhang
The Zhang River is a tributary of the Wei River in China. The river commences at the confluence of the rivers Qingzhang (or Clear Zhang, 清漳河) and Zhuozhang (or Turbid Zhang, 浊漳河), where between She county of Hebei and Linzhou of Henan, then joins the Wei River in Guantao county, Hebei. A dam on the Zhang River diverts water into the Red Flag Canal.
Encyclopedic summary adapted from Wikipedia: Zhang River (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Zhang in Depth
History
A bend in the Zhang was fortified in the Warring States period as the Zhao stronghold of modern Handan. The rebels' failure to secure it quickly enough was instrumental in Liu Bang's swift suppression of Chen Xi's revolt in 197 and 196 BC.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Zhang River (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Zhang: Key Facts
| Length | 466 km |
|---|---|
| Drainage basin | 18,200 km² |
| Mouth | Wei River |
Facts from Wikidata Q197189 (CC0).
Major River Dossiers
Hand-written studies of the great river systems of history.
Connected Reaches
Nearby watercourses in the same drainage network.
Water Bodies in the Catchment
Settlements Along the Reach
Hydraulic Infrastructure Nearby
Surrounding Terrain
Zhang: Quick Answers
- Where is Zhang?
- Zhang is located in China, at 36.3424° N, 114.1357° E.
- Are there dams on the Zhang?
- No dam on the Zhang is recorded in the YearMaps dam index, which covers major structures only.