Arkansas River - Wikipedia
WEBIt 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. The headwaters derive from the snowpack in the Sawatch and Mosquito mountain ranges.
Arkansas River | History, Basin, Location, Map, & Facts
WEBSep 13, 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 world’s 45th longest lake and the Mississippi-Missouri River system’s second-longest tributary. However, it has a much smaller volume than Ohio and Missouri, with an average discharge of 1,100 cubic meters per second. Its drainage basin stretches 440,000 square kilometers.
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
WEBAt 1,469 miles (2,364 km), the Arkansas is the sixth longest river in the United States, the second-longest tributary in the Mississippi- Missouri system, and the 45th longest river in the world. The river's origin is in the Rocky Mountains in Lake County, Colorado, near the town of Leadville.
Arkansas River and its Geology - Royal Gorge Region
WEBExplore the geological wonders of the Arkansas River and learn about its significant impact on the Royal Gorge Region's landscape.
Trail of Tears: Arkansas River Water Route Itinerary - U.S. National ...
WEBOct 30, 2023 · Water Route of the Trail of Tears Itinerary: Arkansas River, Lake Dardanelle to Little Rock. Thousands of Cherokee men, women, and children passed here on the water route of the Trail of Tears.
ARkansas River Guide
WEBtips on obtaining information regarding river water levels and how to determine adequate water levels for paddling the river. recommended day-long river floats. map sketches showing access sites, river mileage and basic rating of sites.
Arkansas River - Waterways
WEBThe MKARNS is a multi-beneficiary, complex navigation system. Beneficiaries include water transportation, flood risk mitigation, hydropower generation, recreation, water supply, and fish and wildlife habitat.
Arkansas-Red Rivers | America's Watershed Initiative
WEBArkansas River & Red River. The Arkansas River Basin originates in the Rocky Mountains and empties into the Lower Mississippi River, covering a total length of 1,469 miles.
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