Large rivers of the United States
Circular
686
By: Kathleen T. Iseri and Walter Basil Langbein
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Abstract
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.
Suggested Citation
Iseri, K.T., and Langbein, W.B., 1974, Large rivers of the United States: U.S. Geological Survey Circular 686, 10 p. :illus. ;27 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/cir686.
ISSN: 2330-5703 (online)
ISSN: 1067-084X (print)
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Large rivers of the United States |
| Series title | Circular |
| Series number | 686 |
| DOI | 10.3133/cir686 |
| Year Published | 1974 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Indiana Water Science Center, Pennsylvania Water Science Center |
| Description | 10 p. :illus. ;27 cm. |
| First page | 1 |
| Last page | 10 |
| Country | United States |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |