Mississippi River - Wikipedia
WEBThe Mississippi River is known as the Middle Mississippi from the Upper Mississippi River's confluence with the Missouri River at St. Louis, Missouri, for 190 miles (310 km) to its confluence with the Ohio River at Cairo, Illinois.
Missouri River - Wikipedia
WEBCoordinates: 38°48′49″N90°07′11″W38.81361°N 90.11972°W. For other uses, see Missouri (disambiguation). The Missouri River is a river in the Central and Mountain West regions of the United States.
Missouri River | Facts, Map, & History | Britannica
WEBAug 2, 2024 · Missouri River, longest tributary of the Mississippi River and second longest river in North America. It is formed by the confluence of the Jefferson, Madison, and Gallatin rivers in the Rocky Mountains area of southwestern Montana (Gallatin county), U.S., about 4,000 feet (1,200 metres) above sea level. The Missouri proper has a …
Mississippi River System - Wikipedia
WEBThe Mississippi River System, also referred to as the Western Rivers, is a mostly riverine network of the United States which includes the Mississippi River and connecting waterways. The Mississippi River is the largest drainage basin in the United States. [3] In the United States, the Mississippi drains about 41% of the country's rivers.
Mississippi River | Map, Length, History, Location, Tributaries, …
WEB3 days ago · The Mississippi River rises in Lake Itasca in Minnesota and ends in the Gulf of Mexico. It covers a total distance of 2,340 miles (3,766 km) from its source. The Mississippi River is the longest river of North America.
Mississippi/Missouri Confluence - U.S. National Park Service
WEBDec 13, 2023 · Since time immemorial, the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers have been sources of water for communities living along its banks. Indigenous families planted crops of corn, beans, and squash along the rivers.
Confluence Of Mississippi And Missouri Rivers: Read The Facts
WEBMay 2, 2023 · Discover the breathtaking confluence of the Mississippi, Missouri, and Illinois Rivers, a region steeped in natural beauty and historical importance. Visitors can retrace the footsteps of Lewis and Clark, witness majestic eagles in flight, and explore scenic landscapes and charming towns.
Mississippi River Facts - U.S. National Park Service
WEBThe Mississippi River is the second longest river in North America, flowing 2,350 miles from its source at Lake Itasca through the center of the continental United States to the Gulf of Mexico. The Missouri River, a tributary of the Mississippi River, is …
Missouri River - American Rivers
WEBThe Missouri River will travel more than 2,300 miles before it joins the Mississippi in its namesake state at St. Louis, forming the world’s fourth longest river system as it rolls south to the Gulf of Mexico.
The Jefferson-Mississippi-Missouri River System - ThoughtCo
WEBJan 21, 2020 · The Jefferson-Mississippi-Missouri River system is the fourth largest river system in the world and serves transportation, industry, and recreation as the most important inland waterway in North America.