Large Rivers of Louisiana

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Large Rivers of Louisiana
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Exploring the Mississippi River
The Mississippi River flows down the eastern
border and enters Louisiana just above Angola.
It continues south until it reaches the Gulf of
Mexico. It is our most Important river and is
sometimes Called the Father of Waters.
Atlantic Ocean
Mississippi River
Pacific Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
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Interstate 10 bridge passes over the
Mississippi River in Baton Rouge.
Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is busy with barges
transporting goods.
Aerial view of commerce on Mississippi River,
Downtown Baton Rouge.
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Exploring the Atchafalaya River
The Atchafalaya River is a main Branch of the
Mississippi River.
Mississippi River
Red River
Atlantic Ocean
The northern part meets with the Red River. It
spreads into many Streams and lakes south of
Krotz Springs and finally reaches the Gulf of
Mexico.
Pacific Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Atchafalaya River
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Ariel View of Atchafalaya River Basin (It
resembles a chickens foot)
Ariel View Atchafalaya River
Atchafalaya River
Atchafalaya River Bridges
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Exploring the Red River
The Red River flows from Texas Into northwest
Louisiana.
Mississippi River
Red River
It flows through central Louisiana and into the
Mississippi River. It is called the Red River
because of its muddy color.
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Atchafalaya River
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Ugh! Gross! Would you want to swim
in that?
Red River
Photo from starting point in the state of
Arkansas.
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Exploring the Sabine River
The Sabine River flows from northeast Texas
turning south to form the southwestern border of
Louisiana.
Mississippi River
Red River
Atlantic Ocean
Sabine River
Pacific Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Atchafalaya River
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Sabine River
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Exploring the Pearl River
The Pearl River flows from northeast Texas
turning south to form the southeastern border of
Louisiana.
Mississippi River
Red River
Atlantic Ocean
Sabine River
Pearl River
Pacific Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Atchafalaya River
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Pearl River
Check out the Cypress Tree with the moss hanging
from it. Isnt this our state tree?
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Exploring the Ouachita River
The Ouachita River begins in western Arkansas
and flows east and then south into Louisiana.
Ouachita River
Mississippi River
Red River
Atlantic Ocean
Sabine River
Pearl River
Pacific Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Atchafalaya River
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Ouachita
River
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The End!