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Map of the desert Southwest’s rivers, lakes and canals  Colorado River Facts: • Length: 1,450 miles • Average width: 300 feet • Maximum depth: 85 feet • States it flows through: 7
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Few things are as iconic in the American Southwest as the Colorado River. It is the sixth longest river in the country and flows through 11 national parks and monuments—including Grand Canyon National Park.

The Colorado River is sometimes called the hardest working river in the West as it... Read more

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