The Buff Bay River is a river in the parish of Portland Parish, Jamaica, located on the northeastern side of the island. It flows from the mountainous interior of eastern Jamaica toward the Caribbean Sea, reaching the coast at the town of Buff Bay, from which the river takes its name.
Course
The Buff Bay River originates in the upland areas of the Blue Mountains, where numerous small streams and springs arise in steep forested terrain. These tributaries combine to form the upper reaches of the river as it descends northward through narrow valleys and mountainous districts.
As the river leaves the highlands, it continues through agricultural lands and settlements in the parish of Portland. The river eventually reaches the Caribbean Sea at the coastal town of Buff Bay, forming part of the natural drainage system of northeastern Jamaica.
Geography and hydrology
The river drains part of the northern slopes of the Blue Mountains, an area known for its high rainfall and dense vegetation. Because…
