The Driftwood River, formed at the confluence of the Big Blue River and Sugar Creek, flows approximately 16 miles through Indiana until it joins the East Fork of the White River near Columbus. This scenic waterway winds through farmland with wooded strips bordering both banks along most of its length. The upper section maintains a natural character, while some limited development appears along the southern reaches. Vegetation along the river includes silver maple, box elder, green ash, sycamore, cottonwood, and black willow, creating a diverse riparian ecosystem. The river provides habitat for various wildlife including wood ducks, great blue herons, kingfishers, fox squirrels, and spotted sandpipers.