Rivers of the United States

Mississippi River 4.8 (76)

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The Mississippi River is the second-longest river in North America and one of the most iconic waterways in the world. Stretching about 2,350 miles (3,782 km), it flows from its source at Lake Itasca, Minnesota, to its mouth in the Gulf of America. The river’s vast drainage basin covers nearly 40% of the continental United […]

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Ohio River 4.3 (48)

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The Ohio River is one of the most significant waterways in the United States. Flowing through the eastern and midwestern regions of the country, it stretches approximately 981 miles (1,579 km) and serves as a vital tributary of the Mississippi River. The Ohio has played a pivotal role in the economic, cultural, and political development

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