List of longest rivers of the United States (by main stem)
The longest rivers of the United States include 38 that have main stems of at least 500 miles (800 km) long. The main stem is "the primary downstream segment of a river, as contrasted to its tributaries". [1]
The 10 Longest Rivers in the United States - WorldAtlas
2023年1月4日 · Trade, transport, and recreation are all essential aspects of American daily life that exist thanks to the endless supply of rivers in the US. Many of these rivers wind through multiple states, making them some of the longest rivers in the world. 1. Missouri River - …
10 Longest Rivers in the U.S.: From the Missouri to the Brazos
2024年2月5日 · People disagree as to whether the Missouri or the Mississippi is the longest river in the U.S., but according to the USGS, the Missouri River comes out ahead by 200 miles (322 km), totaling an impressive 2,540 miles (4,088 km) from source to mouth.
Mississippi River | Map, Length, History, Location, Tributaries, …
2024年10月29日 · Mississippi River, the longest river of North America, draining with its major tributaries an area of approximately 1.2 million square miles (3.1 million square km), or about one-eighth of the entire continent. The Mississippi River lies entirely within the United States.
10 Longest Rivers in the United States - Earth How
Among them, ten rivers stand out for their impressive lengths. In this article, we’ll explore the 10 longest rivers in the U.S., from the Mississippi to the Yukon River. 1. Missouri River. The Missouri River is a giant in the U.S., stretching over 3,768 km (2,341 miles). It starts in the Rocky Mountains of western Montana.
List of longest rivers in the United States by state - Wikipedia
This is a list of longest rivers in the United States by state. It includes rivers that pass through the state or compose a portion of the state's border, as well as rivers entirely contained within the state.
Missouri River - Rivers.gov
The Missouri is the longest river in the United States, flowing more than 2,500 miles from its source on the eastern slope of the Rockies near Three Forks, Montana, to its confluence with the Mississippi River at St. Louis, Missouri.
The Missouri River - WorldAtlas
2021年4月15日 · The Missouri River is the longest river in North America. Its source is the Rocky Mountains from where it flows east and south for 2,341 miles before draining in the Mississippi at St. Louis, Missouri.
10 Longest rivers in the USA (with photos)
1. Missouri River. The Missouri River is the longest river in the USA as it streams out a water flow of 2,341 miles from Western Montana to St. Louis, Missouri. The river covers the prominent seven states of the USA. The headwater starts from the Eastern Centennial Mountains of Montana, then moves to the East, hitting the states of North Dakota.
Top 18 Longest Rivers in the US [Update 2024] - USA by Numbers
2023年1月8日 · 1. Missouri River. The Missouri River is the longest river in the United States with a length of 2,341 miles. Running through seven states that include Iowa, Montana, North Dakota, and Missouri. It has multiple sources including Brower’s Spring and Firehole River-Madison River.