The Mississippi River [b] is the primary river of the largest drainage basin in the United States. [c] [15] [16] From its traditional source of Lake Itasca in northern Minnesota, it flows generally south for 2,340 miles (3,766 km) [16] to the Mississippi River Delta in the Gulf of Mexico.

2024年2月28日 · Water from parts or all of 31 states drains into the Mississippi River, and creates a drainage basin over 1,245,000 square miles in size. Before reaching the Gulf, the Mississippi meets up with its distributary, the Atchafalaya River.

The 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 ]

2025年1月9日 · 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.

2019年11月1日 · The Mississippi River drainage basin is the fourth largest in the world covering over 3,220,000 square kilometers. The basin lies in the southern U.S. in a humid climate, leading to higher rates of annual precipitation and seasonal variations that affect its …

The Mississippi River Basin encompasses more than 40 percent of the U.S. land area. Its diverse features, rich history, and heavy human demands challenge water resource managers who must balance complex issues.

2025年1月3日 · During winter, mean monthly temperatures in the Mississippi basin range from 55 °F (13 °C) in subtropical southern Louisiana to 10 °F (−12 °C) in subarctic northern Minnesota. Mean monthly temperatures in summer range from 82 °F …

A frequently cited figure of 18 million people using the Mississippi River Watershed for water supply comes from a 1982 study by the Upper Mississippi River Basin Committee. The Environmental Protection Agency simply says that more than 50 cities rely on the Mississippi for daily water supply.

2021年4月15日 · The Mississippi River basin is home to different ecosystems that span from its headwaters down to the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The major habitats here include wet forests dominated by cypress trees, brackish and freshwater marsh, …

2021年8月26日 · Dashboard to help find USGS science related to the Mississippi River. This web mapping application allows the user to view and identify several systemic spatial data sets within the Upper Mississippi River System. USGS Continuous Nutrient Monitoring in the Mississippi River Basin. (video)