Mississippi river
The Mississippi river is the river with the largest drainage basins in North America.[1] It is one of the largest rivers on Planet Earth.
The Missouri River is the longest tributary and the Ohio River carries the greatest volume of water.
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"Mississippi River". Life Depends on Rivers. 2024-12-02. Retrieved 2026-05-23.
The river was essential to the nation’s growth throughout the Industrial Revolution and beyond, altered and harnessed over time to advance navigation and reduce flood damage.