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Large rivers of the United States

January 1, 1974

Information on the flow of the 28 largest rivers in the United States is presented for the base periods 1931-60 and 1941-70. Drainage area, stream length, source, and mouth are included. Table 1 shows the average discharge at downstream gaging stations. Table 2 lists large rivers in order of average discharge at the mouth, based on the period 1941-70.

Publication Year 1974
Title Large rivers of the United States
DOI 10.3133/cir686
Authors Kathleen T. Iseri, Walter Basil Langbein
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Circular
Series Number 686
Index ID cir686
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Indiana Water Science Center; Pennsylvania Water Science Center