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Mississippi River

Missouri • 39.6457, -91.2554
Length
2,339 mi
3,765 km
Elevation
1,515′ → -1′
1,516 ft drop
Stream Order
10
Major River
Slope
0.01%
0.6 ft/mi
Drainage
992,825 mi²
2,571,406 km²
Avg Flow
685,352 cfs
7.7 mph velocity
Path to Mouth
2,334 mi
3,756 km to ocean
Classification
Tributary
Mid-reach
Elevation Profile
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Water Level Gauges on Mississippi River

There are 6 USGS water level monitoring stations on Mississippi River providing real-time flow and stage data.

Access Sites on Mississippi River

There are 400 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Mississippi River.