A map shared on X, TikTok, Facebook and Threads, among other platforms, in August 2024 claimed to show the Mississippi River and its tributaries. One popular example was shared to X (archived) on ...

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The Missouri River stretches from the Rocky Mountains in southwest Montana to St. Louis, where it meets the Mississippi. More: Mississippi River lock-and-dam system is outdated and in disrepair.

06-19-2024 IMPACT How the Mississippi River was deformed and manipulated—with catastrophic results A new book tells the modern history of the ‘Big Muddy’ as a tragedy wrought by colonial hubris.

A map of the Mississippi River basin, including the Mississippi River (bold line) and its major tributaries, based on U.S. Geological Survey data. (Annie Ropeik, Ag & Water Desk via Google Maps) ...

The vast Mississippi River—the second longest river in North America—swirls through a number of U.S. states and has been swelling in recent weeks. That may continue, experts say.

The Mississippi is America's most endangered river, a national environmental group says, with more extreme and devastating flooding occurring as President Donald Trump calls to dismantle the ...

The Mississippi River is a giant river that provides abundant resources. But, how big is it, exactly? This animated map shows the scale of the Mississippi River and its drainage system in perspective.

Make room for our real local star, the mighty Mississippi. “The river is what we’re known for,” explains Tom Fisher, dean of the University of Minnesota’s College of Design.