Arkansas River - Wikipedia
WebThe Arkansas River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River. It generally flows to the east and southeast as it traverses the U.S. states of Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. The river's source basin lies in Colorado, specifically the Arkansas River Valley.
Arkansas River | History, Basin, Location, Map, & Facts
WebMar 30, 2024 · Arkansas River, large tributary of the Mississippi River, rising in the Sawatch Range of the Rocky Mountains near Leadville in central Colorado, U.S., and flowing generally east-southeastward for 1,460 miles (2,350 km) through Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas before entering the Mississippi 40 miles.
Arkansas River - WorldAtlas
WebJun 30, 2021 · The Arkansas River is the US's sixth-longest river and one of the Mississippi River’s major tributaries, covering 2,364 kilometers. It originates from the Rocky Mountains in Colorado and flows through three states, Colorado, Kansas , and Oklahoma , before entering Arkansas, where it joins the Mississippi River at Napoleon.
Arkansas River - Encyclopedia of Arkansas
WebDec 6, 2023 · One of these important tributaries is the Arkansas River. This lengthy river, flowing across the central United States, has three distinct sections: upper, middle, and lower. The upper portion of the Arkansas River cascades out of the rugged Rocky Mountains and drops 10,000 feet in only 125 miles.
Arkansas River - New World Encyclopedia
Web161,000 sq mi (416,988 sq km) The Arkansas River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Arkansas generally flows to the east and southeast and traverses the United States states of Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. At 1,469 miles (2,364 km), the Arkansas is the sixth longest river in the United States, the second-longest ...
Arkansas River | Colorado Encyclopedia
WebThe Arkansas River is an important tributary of the Mississippi. It begins as fast-flowing snowmelt from the highest peaks of the Colorado Rockies and ends as a roiling brown current swelled by the humidity and rains of the Ozarks and south-central United States.
Arkansas River Basin - Water Education Colorado
WebThe Arkansas River Basin covers a huge territory, more than 28,000 square miles, encompassing more than a fifth of Colorado’s total land area. The Arkansas River flows from its headwaters near Leadville through the Front Range cities of Cañon City and Pueblo before unspooling onto the Eastern Plains and crossing into Kansas near the town of Holly.
Basin Breakdown: Arkansas River - Colorado Water History
WebArkansas River: Basin Breakdown. With its headwaters in the Rocky Mountains near Leadville, the Arkansas River stretches nearly 1,500 miles to the Mississippi River. Once serving in part as the border between Mexico and the United States, the river has played a significant role in the history of Colorado, from the discovery of gold to the ...
Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative - River Reports
WebMay 2, 2024 · River Flows. The Voluntary Flow Management Program sets a target river flow of 250-450 cfs through May 15 at the Wellsville gauge, which peaked at 850 cfs April 27 and currently reports 603 cfs. The flow targets are set to optimize conditions for fry and juvenile trout to grow strong enough to survive peak river flows during spring runoff.
Arkansas River - Waterways
WebArkansas River; Mississippi River; Ouachita River; Red River; White River; River Ports and Terminals. Arkansas River; Mississippi River; Ouachita River; White River; Intermodal; News/Events. Past Events; Press Releases; Biennial Reports; Strategic Plans & Studies; The 50th Anniversary of the McClellan‐Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System ...
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